Marion Man Killed in Crash Christmas Night

A Christmas night crash on State Route 423 in Marion County claimed the life of a Marion man.

According to a release from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 40 year old Connor Martin lost control of his vehicle while driving south on 423.

The vehicle ended up off the left side of the road where it struck the ditch and a tree before overturning.

Martin was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Pleasant Township Fire and EMS and Kirby’s Towing.

The crash remains under investigation.