LARUE, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—A fatal crash in LaRue in Marion County, is currently under investigation by troopers from the Bucyrus Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash, which occurred on July 9, 2024, at approximately 9:45 am on County Road 2, was not discovered and reported until July 10, 2024, at approximately 8:18 am.
The crash involved a 2011 Chevrolet HHR station wagon driven by Harry E. Baker, 72, of LaRue, Ohio. The Chevrolet was traveling northbound on County Road 2 when it veered off the west side of the roadway, plunged into a creek, and struck the north bank of the creek.
Mr. Baker was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. He was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash, and drugs and alcohol are not suspected to have been a factor. Next-of-kin have been notified.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Scioto Valley Fire & EMS, Kirby’s Towing, and the Marion County Coroner’s Office. The crash remains under investigation.