Butler County Sheriff's Office

[Public Info Officer]

News For Immediate Release – December 5, 2006

Pedestrian Struck by Motor Vehicle in Wayne Township

Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones reports that Deputies and members of the Wayne Township Fire Department and Life Squad responded to the 5300 block of State Route 744 (Oxford-Middletown Road) in Wayne Township at approximately 11:30 a.m. in reference to a crash involving a pedestrian. The driver of the vehicle, Jerry Gerber age 69 of Middletown, was traveling Eastbound on State Route 744 operating a 1996 Ford pick-up truck when the crash occurred. Upon deputies arrival a female was located in the roadway not breathing and with no pulse. Wayne Township EMS personnel arrived and determined the pedestrian to be deceased.

The deceased was identified as Ruth Wagner age 88 of Middletown, Ohio. Further investigation revealed she was struck while crossing the roadway.

This incident remains under investigation by the Butler County Coroner’s Office and the Butler County Sheriff’s Office. Any information regarding the incident should be directed to the Traffic Investigations Division.

Issued By: Sergeant C. Laymon S-1270
Road Patrol Supervisor