The Georgetown Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Meeker Road near Elm Corner Road in Pike Township, Brown County at approximately 11:56 p.m. on August 12, 2022.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a 1980 Chrysler LeBaron was being operated by Justin T. Faulkner, age 29, of Bethel Ohio. Mr. Faulkner had exited a private driveway on Meeker Road and was attempting to re-enter the driveway when his vehicle was struck by a 2001 Subaru Outback that was traveling northeast on Meeker Road. Mr. Faulkner was ejected as a result of the impact. His vehicle traveled off the side of the road and caught fire. The Subaru was operated by Trenton Carlson, age 22, of Williamsburg Ohio.
Justin T. Faulkner was transported from the scene by UC Air Care to UC Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. On August 18, 2022, he succumbed to injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Trenton Carlson was not injured as a result of the crash.
Neither driver was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
The crash remains under investigation by the Georgetown Post.