Fatal Injury Crash SR 317

Sheriff Dallas Baldwin states that the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic crash which occurred today at approximately     11:37 AM on SR317 east of Parsons Ave, located in Hamilton Township.   A 2015 red Chevrolet Colorado was traveling eastbound on SR317 east of Parsons Ave.  A 2008 white Volvo Semi Tractor and Trailer was traveling westbound on SR317 east of Parsons Ave when it came upon slowed/stopped traffic. The white Volvo Semi tried to stop and went left of center striking the Chevrolet Colorado head on. The Chevrolet Colorado spun several times striking a 2016 black GMC Denali and a 2002 black Sterling dump truck. The driver of the white Volvo Semi was identified as Anthony L. Dudley, age 40 of Ragland, Georgia.  He was uninjured. The driver of the Chevrolet Colorado was transported to Grant Hospital and pronounced deceased at 12:10 PM. Release of the Chevrolet Colorado driver’s information is pending notifications. The drivers of the Denali and Dump truck were uninjured and uninvolved other than their vehicles being stuck while stopped in traffic.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate this crash. It appears neither of the drivers were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash It does not appear as though alcohol or drugs were a factor in this crash.
Anyone with any further information on this crash contact 614-525-6113.

*Update*
The driver of the 2015 red Chevrolet Colorado is identified as Floyd E. Coyer Sr. of Groveport, Ohio age 76.