MALTA, Morgan County, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2026 — A 1 year old died and two adults were hurt on Tuesday morning, November 10, after a head-on crash on state Route 37 in Malta Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 8:25 a.m. in the 4600 block of state Route 37. A preliminary investigation found that an Ohio Department of Transportation pickup truck driven westbound crossed the center line and struck an eastbound SUV head-on.
The SUV's driver, a 20-year-old woman from Crooksville, was taken to Genesis Hospital in Zanesville with serious injuries. A 1-year-old passenger in her vehicle died at the scene. The pickup's driver, a 46-year-old man from McConnelsville, suffered injuries described as non-life-threatening and was taken to Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Crews from the Morgan County Sheriff's Office, the Muskingum County Coroner's office, the Morgan County Prosecutor's office and the Malta & McConnelsville Fire Department EMS Division assisted at the scene, along with the Ohio Department of Transportation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Marietta Post said the crash remains under investigation. We offer our deepest sympathy to the family of the victim.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do right after a car crash?
Call 911, check for injuries, and stay at the scene until law enforcement arrives and releases you. Exchange information with the other driver and avoid discussing who was at fault until investigators have reviewed the scene.
Where do most head-on crashes happen?
They tend to occur on two-lane rural highways where a vehicle crosses the center line, usually at higher speeds and without a barrier separating opposing traffic.
What injuries are most common in head-on crashes?
Head, chest and leg injuries are common given the combined speed of both vehicles. Severity usually depends on seatbelt use, airbag deployment and the age of the occupants involved.
