Chillicothe man airlifted after serious crash on U.S. 35 as Ohio State Highway Patrol investigates.

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🗓 Published: August 23, 2026 1:29 AM (2 months ago)

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A 33-year-old Chillicothe man was seriously injured Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 35 near State Route 104 in Ross County.

According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a westbound Focus driven by Michael Leeth left the left side of the roadway, crossed the median into oncoming lanes, and struck a disabled Kenworth tractor-trailer on the shoulder.

Troopers said 66-year-old Michael Cravens was inside the parked tractor-trailer and was not injured.

Leeth was flown by MedFlight to Grant Medical Center in Columbus for treatment, authorities said.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Chillicothe Post responded. The crash remains under investigation.

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