Donald Simpson dead in crash between car and motorcycle on U.S. 40 in Etna, Ohio

Modified Date: 
Fri, 09/24/2021 - 7:02am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, April 30, 2017

One dead after motorcycle crash in Etna; U.S. 40 closed in both directions

U.S. 40 is closed in both directions between Cedar Park and Tollgate due to a crash involving a car and a motorcycle.

NBC4 has confirmed the crash is fatal.

 

Person killed in crash on US 40 near Etna identified

Troopers say 49-year-old James Altman was driving his car northbound on Tollgate Road and Donald Simpson was riding his motorcycle eastbound on US 40. Altman entered US 40 from Tollagate Road as Simpson approached the intersection.

Family wants to find pastor who helped their loved one after a fatal crash

     The family gathered for a vigil at a park in Buckeye Lake Friday evening. A portion of the vigil was dedicated to prayer. During the prayer, Simpson's friend prayed for the pastor who helped to come forward.

"Please get in contact with us. We would really like to thank you. Cause you really helped my daughter-in-law," said Dawn Simpson.   

People Involved: 
Donald Simpson
James Altman
Roadway: 
U.S. 40

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