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Man killed in car crash Friday night; alcohol considered a factor

A 41-year-old man from Attica was killed Friday night after he drove off the roadway and through an embankment.
(Source: WTOL)

NORWALK, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal one vehicle crash that occurred on Friday, Dec. 8.

The crash happened around 8:47 p.m. on County Road 35 north of Township Road 44 in Venice Township, Seneca County.

According to police, the 41-year-old man from Attica, Ohio was driving a GMC Acadia north on County Road 35 when he entered a curve and drove off the right side of the roadway and struck a fence. He continued over an embankment and struck several trees.

The man was transported by EMS to Mercy Health in Tiffin, but died of his injuries.

Police say, alcohol is considered to be a factor in the crash.

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