Rita Barbush dies in fatal Poland car crash
Fatal Poland car crash death of Rita Barbush – Obituary
An 87-year-old woman, Rita Barbush, tragically passed away on Sunday evening after being hit by a vehicle while crossing Route 224.
According to State Troopers, Barbush was walking across the highway near Diana Drive at around 9:30 p.m. when she was struck by a Toyota Camry. She was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
Dispatchers informed 21 News that Barbush’s son had been dropping her off across the street from her home; she was crossing the road when the collision occurred.
The 18-year-old driver of the Toyota Camry, from New Castle, and his passenger were unharmed in the incident.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Crash Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating and collecting evidence from the scene. As of Monday morning, no charges have been filed against the young driver.
Fatal Poland car crash death of Rita Barbush – Obituary An 87-year-old woman, Rita Barbush, tragically passed away on Sunday evening after being hit by a vehicle while crossing Route 224. According to State Troopers, Barbush was walking across the highway near Diana Drive at around 9:30 p.m. when she was struck by a Toyota…
Fatal Poland car crash death of Rita Barbush – Obituary An 87-year-old woman, Rita Barbush, tragically passed away on Sunday evening after being hit by a vehicle while crossing Route 224. According to State Troopers, Barbush was walking across the highway near Diana Drive at around 9:30 p.m. when she was struck by a Toyota…