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Pedestrian killed in Marion County crash involving Amazon delivery van

A 53-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene on Centerville Newmans Road in Prospect, Ohio, on September 8.

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 10, 2026, 3:54 p.m. ET
A 53-year-old man died after a crash involving an Amazon delivery van and a car on in , in , , on September 8, according to wktn.com. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, the outlet reported. His name is being withheld in accordance with law. The Sheriff's Office and the State Highway Patrol are investigating, with the highway patrol assisting with a crash reconstruction, according to wktn.com. The Amazon delivery driver remained at the scene and was interviewed by investigators, the outlet reported. No charges have been filed as of yet. The cause of the crash has not been determined. The investigation remains active and the completed case will be reviewed by prosecutors, according to wktn.com. Anyone with information about the incident should contact Capt. Ken Rittenour of the Sheriff's Office at 740-382-8244, ext. 5103, the outlet reported. The sheriff's office thanked the State Highway Patrol, Battle Run Fire Department and the Coroner's Office for their assistance.

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