4 taken to hospital after crash in Clark County Saturday night

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Four people were transported to the hospital after a crash at Columbus Avenue and Ogden Road Saturday night, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said in a release. Three of the four victims reportedly suffered life-threatening injuries.

Initial investigation showed that a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound on Columbus Avenue near Ogden Road. The vehicle traveled left of center, drove off the left side of the roadway, struck a mailbox, a utility pole and two trees before it overturned, OSHP said. The crash occurred around 9:41 p.m. on Saturday.

None of the people in the vehicle were wearing safety belts. Two people were ejected and two were trapped inside the vehicle. All four people were transported to Springfield Regional Medical Center for emergency treatment. Three people suffered life-threatening injuries and one person suffered serious injuries, the release said.

The Springfield Post of OSPH was assisted at the scene by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, Springfield Township Fire and EMS and Moorefield Township Fire and EMS. The crash is still under investigation.

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