Jackson, OH – A fatal crash occurred on Saturday, January 4, 2025, on US 35 near milepost 6 in Jackson Township, Jackson County. The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) responded to the scene at approximately 10:45 PM.
The crash involved Jason Frey, 46, of Chillicothe, Ohio, who was driving a 2021 Audi A5 westbound on US 35. According to authorities, Frey failed to navigate a curve, causing him to veer off the left side of the road. His vehicle crossed the median and entered the eastbound lanes, where he collided with a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva driven by Luke White, 18, of Milton, West Virginia. The collision caused Frey’s Audi to overturn several times before coming to a stop in the median.
Frey was transported by Jackson County EMS to Holzer Hospital in Jackson, where he was later pronounced dead. White and his passenger sustained minor injuries but were treated at the scene.
Assisting on scene were the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio Department of Transportation, Jackson County EMS, Coalton Fire Department, Mapes Towing, and Durham’s Towing. Both eastbound lanes of US 35 were closed for approximately one hour to allow for crash investigation and cleanup.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.
