Monday, February 14th, 2022
Pedestrian hit, killed by pickup truck
By Leslie Gartrell
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP - A woman was killed Saturday afternoon after she was struck by a pickup truck while crossing the street, according to a Mercer County Sheriff's Office news release. This is Mercer County's second fatal crash of 2022.
Marjorie M. Meeds-Gehm, 69, Celina, reportedly was at her mailbox at 9155 U.S. Route 127 and attempting to cross back west over U.S. 127 when she was struck by a southbound 2020 Dodge truck driven by Kevin N. McLane, 22, Lakeview. Mercer County Central Dispatch received a call at 1:47 p.m. reporting the accident.
Meeds-Gehm was pronounced dead at the scene, and McLane reported no injuries, according to the release. His vehicle reportedly was moderately damaged.
The crash remains under investigation and will be forwarded to the Mercer County Prosecutor's office for review, according to the release.
Also assisting at the scene were members of the Celina Fire Department, Celina EMS and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
