Driver dead after car crashes in Lucas County : News : NorthwestOhio.com

Driver dead after car crashes in Lucas County

by Bryant Maddrick

Posted: 10.06.2012 at 10:05 PM

Bryant Maddrick

Bryant is a reporter and the weekend anchor for WNWO.

SWANTON TOWNSHIP -- Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal car crash in Lucas County.

The accident happened on Monclova Road east of Wilkins Road in Swanton Township at 2:50 Saturday morning.

State patrol tells us a man was driving on Monclova Road, then went off the right side of the road, struck a tree, then utility pole. Afterwards the car caught fire. the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are still investigating to see if alcohol was involved.

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