Columbus Woman Dies in Licking County Crash, Father and Brother Hospitalized
Columbus, Ohio – A tragic car accident on Tuesday, May 20, in Licking County claimed the life of a Columbus woman and left her father and brother hospitalized with injuries. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that 19-year-old Anthony Jared of Columbus was driving a 2013 Ford Expedition northbound on Route 37 near Refugee Road. He was accompanied by his father, Michael Jared, 42, and sister, Rachel Jared, 21.
At the same time, a 2019 Hino box truck driven southbound by 35-year-old Columbus resident Cory Bealer collided with the SUV after Anthony Jared crossed left of the center lane, causing the two vehicles to crash.
Emergency responders rushed Anthony and Michael Jared to Mount Carmel East Hospital with injuries, while Rachel Jared was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. Fortunately, the truck driver, Cory Bealer, was not injured.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the cause of this fatal collision. Assistance was provided by the Licking County Sheriff’s Office, Licking County Coroner, West Licking and Granville Fire Departments, as well as the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Residents are reminded to exercise caution when driving in Licking County as investigations continue.
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