Austinburg Twp, OH (May 23, 2026) – One person died, and two others were injured Thursday evening following a multi-vehicle crash in Ashtabula County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the crash happened around 5:15 p.m. Thursday, May 22, near the intersection of State Route 307 and Windsor-Mechanicsville Rd. Investigators reported that a Ford Transit driven by 77-year-old Paul King of Newton Falls failed to stop at a stop sign at SR-307.
Authorities said the Ford collided with a Toyota Tacoma, causing the pickup to overturn. The Ford then traveled off the roadway and struck two parked vehicles.
King was pronounced dead at the scene. A 77-year-old woman who was a passenger in the Ford was initially taken to University Hospitals in Geneva and later flown to a Cleveland hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Toyota, a 63-year-old man from Jefferson, was taken to University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators are continuing to review the circumstances surrounding the intersection collision in Austinburg Township. Our condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Paul King, and we wish those injured a full recovery.
Why Stop-Sign Violations at Rural Intersections Can Be Severe
Crashes involving stop-sign violations can be especially serious at rural intersections where vehicles may approach at higher speeds and cross traffic may have limited time to react. When a driver fails to stop, the resulting side-impact or multi-vehicle crash can escalate quickly.
Intersections without signals rely heavily on driver compliance and awareness. A single failure to yield can lead to chain-reaction impacts, rollovers, or secondary collisions with nearby parked or roadside vehicles.
After these types of crashes, investigators commonly examine sight distance, signage placement, and driver behavior. Vehicle paths, impact points, and roadway markings are also reviewed to reconstruct how the collision occurred.
