Fiery head-on crash claims Columbus man

AMBOY TWP. - A head on collision claimed the life of a Columbus man here on Thursday morning.

At about 7:50 a.m. a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid driven by Daniel J. Roberts, 45, of Columbus, went left of center on US 20 near Co. Rd. 4-3. Roberts' vehicle struck an eastbound commercial tractor trailer head-on.

Roberts was ejected from his vehicle; however, he was wearing a seatbelt, officials with the State Highway Patrol said. Roberts was pronounced dead at the scene by the Fulton County Coroner.

The commercial vehicle, a 2003 Kenworth, was operated by Ronald D. Baldwin, 42, of Ionia, Mich. After the truck was struck, it became engulfed in flames. Baldwin, who was wearing a seatbelt, was taken to Toledo Medical Center, formerly the Medical University of Ohio, by air ambulance where he was listed in stable condition.

The crash remains under investigation.

Wauseon Homecoming parade coming soon

"We Celebrate the Red, White and Blue With You" is the theme of the 74th Annual Wauseon Homecoming Parade. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, July 26 with the line up at 10 a.m. and starts at 11 a.m.

Parade chairman Don Mathews is excited about this year's parade, the festive entries and is looking to you to help make this the largest parade in Wauseon's history. Why not participate? Especially if you have a float in your basement or garage!

Contact Don Mathews at (419) 335-6365 or (419) 438-1134. You may Email Don with any questions at: ddm_33_@yahoo.com.