For Immediate Release:  December 11, 2023

Contact: Lieutenant Jason Murfield (419) 756-2222

Two Vehicle Fatal Crash

Mansfield – On December 11, 2023 at 08:31AM the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a two-vehicle injury crash on State route 430 at the intersection of Stewart Road.

The preliminary investigation showed a 2013 Kia Forte was traveling east on SR 430 attempting to turn north onto Stewart Road. The Kia was driven by Bryant Burgess, 30, of Mansfield, along with a front seat passenger, Zachary Evans, 30 of Eastlake. Burgess failed to yield to a 2014 Ford F-150 which was traveling west on SR 430. The Ford was driven by Antonio Barrett, 51 of Mansfield, with a front seat passenger, John Harvey, 47, of Mansfield. The Ford struck the Kia, forcing the Kia off the north side of SR 430 and causing the Ford to strike a utility pole. Seatbelts were not in use by Burgess and Evans.

Burgess, Evans and Barrett were transported to the Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital by Madison Township EMS. Harvey was treated at the scene with minor injuries. Evans succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Madison Township Fire and EMS assisted at the scene.

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