This accident, involving 2 vehicles occurred on Monday, May 15th 2023 at approximately 9:56 am. The driver of green; dark Honda (2019) left of center. Injuries were reported. An officer from Granville (Township of) Police Department was present at the scene and recorded the information contained in this report.
Unit 1 was WB on Ft Recovery Minster Rd at varying slow speeds. Unit 2; also WB; slowed to a following speed pace behind Unit 1. Unit 1 was also traveling with a large size dog on his lap; possibly being a distraction to the driver as it was reported that the driver was swerving from the white to yellow line in the WB lanes. Unit 2 reported that Unit 1 slowed down; traveling over to the white line and Unit 2 believed there was an opportunity to safely pass Unit 1. While Unit 2 was passing; Unit 1; for an unknown reason; traveled back across the roadway and yellow line; striking Unit 2's trailer. Unit 1 's driver was ejected onto the roadway and Unit 1 traveled off the northside of the road.

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 82 years old, Male, Fatal Seatbelt: None Airbags: Not deployed |

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 30 years old, Male, Not injured Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used Airbags: Not deployed |
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