Driver dies in early morning crash in Providence Township

A  Whitehouse man died early this morning (8-8-23) in single vehicle crash on Providence Neapolis Swanton Road near Hite Road in Providence Township.

The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol were called to the scene at 4:38 a.m.

According to the patrol, a  gray 2009 Ford Escape, driven by Nathaniel Donald, 19, of Whitehouse, was southbound on Providence Neapolis Swanton Road. Donald went off the right side of the road striking a utility pole and a tree.

Donald was pronounced on scene, and was not wearing a safety belt.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office, Providence Township Fire Department, and Lucas County EMS.

The crash remains under investigation.