PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WSYX) — An off-duty Wellston police officer died early Saturday morning following a collision involving a golf cart and a vehicle on South Pennsylvania Avenue.
Matthew Juniper, 25, of Wellston, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The incident occurred when a registered golf cart, driven by Brant Derrow, 40, also of Wellston, was struck from behind by a 2014 Hyundai operated by a juvenile.
The impact caused the golf cart to veer off the roadway, ultimately colliding with a tree. Derrow sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to a hospital in West Virginia. The juvenile, whose identity has not been released, was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the crash. Further details regarding the incident or potential charges have not been disclosed at this time.