Fatal accident in Coshocton County

COSHOCTON COUNTY, Ohio—Authorities in Coshocton County are investigating a fatal accident.

On Wednesday, January 10,  at 1:00 pm  the Sheriff’s Office was notified of a vehicle vs pedestrian accident that occurred in a parking lot located at 830 South 2nd Street, in the City of Coshocton.

Authorities said  58-year-old Craig A. Affolter of Coshocton was walking through the parking lot and fell in front of a vehicle being operated by 88-year-old Darlene H. Dryer Taylor of Coshocton.

Authorities said Taylor’s vehicle then struck Affolter causing him to be pinned under the vehicle.

Affolter was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel.

Assisting on scene were Coshocton County EMS, Coshocton City Fire Department, Coshocton County Coroner’s Office and Princes Wrecker Service.