Van Wert, OH : Haviland man dies in single vehicle accident August 31, 2016

At approximately 11:55 p.m., Philip D. Miller driving a 1997 Ford pickup truck was traveling west bound on Township Road 48 and traveled off the right side of the roadway. The vehicle struck a utility pole and re-entered the roadway before traveling off the left side of the roadway. The vehicle entered a cornfield and overturned, ejecting the driver. The vehicle came to final rest on Township Road 79, south of Township Road 48.

Miller was pronounced dead at the scene by Paulding County Coroner Dr. Joseph Kuhn.

Miller was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the incident. The crash remains under investigation.

The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, Scott Fire and EMS, and Gideon’s Towing.


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Haviland man dies in single vehicle accident