Allegedly Fatal crash Under Investigation in Medina County, Ohio

In a troubling incident that occurred on a Thursday night in Medina County, Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is looking into a fatal crash that left two drivers dead. The crash reportedly took place around 10:12 p.m. on I-71 in Westfield Township. Official reports indicate that a Volvo commercial vehicle, which was driving southbound, became disabled in the right lane shortly before the collision.

Things escalated quickly when a 2018 Chevrolet Trax, also traveling south on I-71, struck the disabled Volvo. To complicate matters further, an unknown third vehicle—described as a maroon or red commercial vehicle—also hit the Volvo and then fled the scene. This mysterious vehicle is now a key focus in the ongoing investigation.

The drivers involved in the crash were tragically pronounced dead at the scene. Mark McGraw of West Salem was behind the wheel of the Chevrolet, while the Volvo was driven by 68-year-old Daved Brown from Cincinnati. Both families are now grappling with the loss, and OSHP is urging anyone with information about the maroon commercial vehicle to reach out to the Medina Post at 330-725-4921.

As OSHP continues to investigate this devastating scene, they are receiving assistance from various local agencies, including the Medina County Sheriff’s Department and several fire and EMS services. The community is left wondering what really happened that night, and any details could help bring clarity to this tragic event.