CLARK TOWNSHIP, OH — November 1, 2026 A three-vehicle collision on Liming Van Thompson Road near Yankeetown Road in Clark Township left one man dead and two others seriously injured Sunday evening, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Authorities reported that three men were standing along the roadway and attempting to repair a disabled 2007 Nissan Pathfinder that was pulling a trailer. A 2022 Ford F-150 was also parked nearby.
At approximately 6:02 p.m., a southbound 1999 GMC Sonoma pickup truck struck the trailer attached to the Pathfinder. The impact pushed the disabled SUV forward, causing it to collide with the three men working nearby.
One of the injured individuals was identified as 70-year-old Jeffery Saylor of Hamersville. He sustained serious injuries and was transported to UC Medical Center for treatment.
A 19-year-old man from Bethel also suffered serious injuries and was taken to the same medical facility. Another 19-year-old Bethel resident became trapped between the Pathfinder and the Ford F-150. He was later pronounced dead at Mount Orab Mercy Hospital.
The 65-year-old driver of the GMC Sonoma was not injured in the collision.
Emergency personnel from the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Hamersville Fire & EMS, Bethel Tate Fire Department, Mount Orab EMS and Air Evac EMS responded to the scene.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
