Two killed, two injured in crash
Staff Report
A Gallipolis woman and a four-year old child have died following a crash along Bear Run Road near Ohio 7 in Gallia County on Thursday.
According to a report from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Gallipolis Post is investigating the crash involving two vehicles which occurred around 12:06 p.m.
The report states a Western Star 4700 dump truck driven by Therill R. Clagg, 56, Gallipolis, was traveling west on Bear Run Road. A 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 driven by Betty D. Bates, 29, Gallipolis, was traveling east along Bear Run Road. Bates’ vehicle reportedly failed to yield half the roadway and struck the dump truck head on, according to the report. The Silverado traveled off the north side of the roadway, over an embankment.