PUBLISHED 12:00pm 10/21/2024

 

Fatal crash Under Investigation in Edinburg Township

 

RAVENNA, OH – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Ravenna Post is actively investigating a fatal one - vehicle crash that occurred on Monday, October 21, 2024, at approximately 6:44 a.m. The crash took place on Interstate 76 westbound near milepost 42, in Edinburg Township, Portage County.

 

The vehicle involved, a 2018 Ford EcoSport, was being driven by Christopher Underwood, 20, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. According to the preliminary investigation, the vehicle veered off the left side of the roadway, struck the median barrier, re-entered the roadway, and subsequently exited the right side, where it struck a ditch and overturned.

 

The driver sustained serious injuries and was transported to University Hospital Portage, where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.

 

At this time, investigators do not believe that drugs or alcohol are a factor in the crash.

 

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Edinburg Fire Department, Rootstown Fire Department, and Marlboro Towing. Further information will be provided as the investigation continues.