Letter carrier Cephas “Smokey” Stover, 76, struck by car in crosswalk on Spring Street in Springfield, Ohio

Modified Date: 
Mon, 11/24/2014 - 4:16pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, November 21, 2014

Letter carrier struck by SUV in crosswalk

“The letter carrier was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk,” said Springfield police Sgt. Doug Pergram.

Well-known downtown Springfield postal worker struck by car

Alcohol and drugs aren’t believe to be a factor, according to a crash report. But a blood test was taken and any charges are pending based on those results, which could take up to eight weeks, according to Springfield Police Division’s Sgt. Brett Bauer. 

Well-know postal worker Smokey Stover was walking in a marked crosswalk during his route when he was struck and seriously injured by a vehicle allegedly driven by Shannon McClanahan. He was airlifted to a hospital and remains in serious condition. Stover has worked for the post office since 1958.

People Involved: 
Cephas “Smokey” Stover
Shannon McClanahan
Roadway: 
Spring Street
Area: 
Dayton, OH

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