MOUNT VERNON — Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a one-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at approximately 3:46 a.m. today. The crash involved a 1998 Isuzu Rodeo. The crash occurred on U.S. 36 near Mount Liberty in Liberty Township, Knox County.
The Isuzu Rodeo was traveling eastbound on U.S. 36 when the driver lost control, going off the right side of the roadway, and striking a traffic sign and a tree. The vehicle came to rest off the south edge of the roadway facing south.
Rebecca L. Wolfe, 45, of Mount Vernon was transported to Knox Community Hospital by the Central Ohio Joint Fire Department. She was later transported to Grant Medical Center, Columbus, by Life Flight. Ricky E. England, 49, of Wayne, West Va., was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Knox County Coroner Dr. Jeffery Bowers.
The crash remains under investigation and alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.
