ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Authorities in Zanesville are investigating a fatal car accident, from Monday evening.
According to the Zanesville Police Department, the crash occurred around 8:00 p.m. on West Main Street by Gant Municipal Stadium.
Reports say, 41-year-old Adam Barnhart of Zanesville was traveling eastbound, when he allegedly went left of center, and struck a westbound vehicle head-on, driven by 28-year-old April Compton, also of Zanesville.
Compton suffered serious injuries as a result of the collision; She, as well as three passengers, were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Barnhart was pronounced dead at the scene.
Speed is considered to be factor in the crash, that remains under investigation.