James Heekin, 31, dies after being hit by SUV on Harrison Avenue in Green Township, Ohio
Man dies after being hit by SUV in Green Township
Medics transported Heekin, who was not in a marked crosswalk, to Mercy West Hospital for life-threatening injuries, the sheriff’s department said. He later died from his injuries.
Benefit in Green Township held for daughters of father killed in accident
His family and friends gathered on Saturday at Curnayne's Tavern to help the 5-year-old and 9-month-old daughters Heekin left behind.
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