Marion Man Killed in Marion County Crash

A crash in Marion County this past Saturday night claimed the life a Marion man.

According to a release from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at the intersection of County Road 26 and County Road 174.

36 year old Ryan M. Cox failed to stop at the intersection while driving north on 174.

The vehicle traveled off the north side of 26, struck an irrigation ditch and overturned onto its side.

Cox, who was not wearing his seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Marion County Coroner.

A canine was located in the vehicle with minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.