MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Troopers from the Marion Post are investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on December 16, 2023, at approximately 12:45 AM, on State Route 309 near Pleasant Hill Road in Marion, Ohio.
The crash involved a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Aaron King, age 42, of LaRue, Ohio. King was traveling westbound on State Route 309 when he failed to negotiate a curve just west of Pleasant Hill Road. King drove off the right side of the roadway and struck a guardrail. His vehicle rolled over the guardrail and down an embankment, overturning several times before coming to final rest in a field.
King was transported from the scene by MedFlight to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, with serious injuries. King was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the crash.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Marion Township Fire & EMS, Salt Rock Fire & EMS, MedFlight, and Ron’s Towing.
The crash remains under investigation.