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Belmont County Man Dies Following ATV Crash

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A Belmont County man died Saturday after an ATV crash in Washington Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Troopers said the crash occurred on Township Road 101 near Ohio 148. Authorities responded to the scene after receiving a report of a serious injury ATV crash.

According to the patrol, a 2009 Yamaha YXR700F driven by Debra Street, 71, of Alledonia, was traveling eastbound on Township Road 101. Ronald Street, 72, of Alledonia, was riding in the utility terrain vehicle with her. While negotiating a turn, the vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a railroad crossing sign. The UTV then overturned, ejecting both occupants.

Both Ronald and Debra Street suffered serious injuries and were transported by STAT MedEvac to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh for treatment. Authorities said Ronald Street later succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.

No update was immediately available on Mrs. Street.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that neither occupant was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.

Assisting at the scene were the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office, STAT MedEvac and the Smith Township Volunteer Fire Department.

The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

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