1 Killed, 2 Injured in Morgan County Car Accident
The head-on crash happened at about 8:25 a.m. on state Route 37 in Malta Township.
Three people were killed or injured in a head-on car crash on state Route 37 in Morgan County on November 10, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
What Happened on State Route 37
Troopers were called to the 4600 block of state Route 37 at about 8:25 a.m. Two vehicles had collided head-on. One was a Ford F150 owned by the Ohio Department of Transportation, traveling westbound. The other was an eastbound Chevrolet Equinox.
The Ford's driver, Christopher Gorrell, 46, of McConnelsville, had non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Marietta Memorial Hospital. The Equinox driver, Madison Grimmett, 20, of Crooksville, was taken with serious injuries to Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. A one-year-old passenger in the Equinox was pronounced dead.
Where the Marietta Post Investigation Stands
The patrol's Marietta Post is investigating, and the crash remains under investigation. Troopers have not announced any charges. Several agencies helped at the scene, including the sheriff's office and prosecutor in Morgan County, the Muskingum County Coroner, and the EMS division of the Malta and McConnelsville Fire Department.
People often hear very little from investigators in the first days after a crash. That quiet is normal while evidence is gathered, and it does not mean the case has stalled.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- whiznews.com, “Fatal Head-on crash in Morgan County”
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