Paris Township, OH : Two drivers killed in two-vehicle fatal crash State Route 225 in Paris Township on Friday December 25 2015
The Highway Patrol, is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on State Route 5, east of State Route 225 in Paris Township.
The crash occurred on about 2:34 p.m. today (Dec. 25).
A 2001 Chevrolet Van was traveling eastbound on State Route 5. A 2008 Chevrolet Impala driven by Sonya Diaz, of Newton Falls, was traveling west on State Route 5.
The van went left of center, striking the Impala head on.
The van caught fire and the Impala went off the right side of the road. The drivers of both vehicles died as a result of their injuries.
The Paris Township Fire Department responded to the scene and put out the fire. Other departments assisting on scene were ODOT and the Portage County Sheriff's Department.
The name of the driver of the van is being withheld pending identification and notification, and the Highway Patrol is working with the Portage County Coroner for identification purposes.
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Portage County | 2 drivers die in head-on crash