The Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol said that a Marion man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning on Smeltzer Road.
The Patrol said the crash took place at approximately 1:30am on Smeltzer Road south of Marion-Cardington Road. Christopher Nagel, 37, of Marion, was driving a 2003 Ford F150 south on Smeltzer Road when Troopers said he drove off the right side of the road. Nagel struck a mailbox, over-corrected, drove off the left side of the road and struck a tree.
Investigators said Nagel was ejected from the vehicle. He was transported to Marion General Hospital where he died from his injuries.
The Patrol said Nagel was not wearing a seatbelt and alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.
Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Pleasant Township Fire Department at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation.
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