MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Troopers from the Marion Post are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on September 22, 2024, at approximately 11:10 AM, on Mount Olive-Agosta Rd. south of Larue-Prospect Rd. in Marion County.
The crash involved a 2018 Freightliner Columbia, driven by Gerald R. Mertz, 69, of Piqua, Ohio. Preliminary investigations indicate that Mr. Mertz was traveling northbound on Mount Olive-Agosta Rd. when he veered off the right side of the roadway, causing the vehicle to overturn onto its top.
Mr. Mertz was pronounced deceased at the scene by Marion County Coroner’s Investigator April Short.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Scioto Valley Fire and EMS, Marion Township Fire, Marion County Coroner’s Office, and Ed’s 24 Hour Service.
The crash remains under investigation.