PERRY COUNTY, Ohio — A fatal single-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon has left the Perry County community in mourning.
What happened
- Location: Tunnel Hill Road near Township Road 487, Pike Township
- Time: Monday afternoon
- Vehicle: Pickup truck, single-car incident
Details
Investigators report that Larry Dennis, 52, of Zanesville, was driving westbound on Tunnel Hill Road when his truck left the right side of the roadway. The vehicle struck a culvert and then a tree, sustaining significant damage.
Emergency response
First responders arrived at the scene and transported Dennis to Genesis Hospital in Somerset with serious injuries. He later died at the hospital.
Investigation
Authorities say no other vehicles were involved. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and officials have not yet released information regarding speed, road conditions, or other potential factors.
As the investigation continues, family, friends, and neighbors remember Larry Dennis and reflect on a life lost in a sudden and tragic accident. Further updates will be shared as more information becomes available.
