(2-17-24) Friday February 16,2024 at 5:38pm the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office investigated a fatal crash after receiving a 911 call reporting a one vehicle crash on Mendon Road south of State Road in York Township.

The occupant was reported as not responding. The vehicle was a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. The vehicle left the road and struck a utility pole. The driver of the vehicle, Everett Junior Thatcher (88) of rural Convoy was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Ohio City EMS, Van Wert EMS, Van Wert County Coroner and Hague Towing were dispatched and assisted the scene.