In The News 2 February 2026

Wilmington OSHP Post investigating fatal traffic crash

Wilmington – The Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a  two-vehicle crash involving one fatality.
 
The crash occurred on U.S. Route 62 near milepost 20, Marion Township, Fayette County, at approximately 4:20 a.m. on February 1.

The preliminary investigation revealed a 2024 Hyundai Sonata, operated by Jaymon T. Flaugher, 25, of Washington Court House, was traveling southwest on U.S. Route 62.

A 2024 Kenworth tractor trailer, operated by Paul M. Stratham, 65, of Auburn, Ga., was traveling northeast on U.S. Route 62. The vehicle operated by Mr. Flaugher traveled left of center and struck Mr. Stratham’s vehicle head-on. 

Livia M. Sheppard, 24, of Washington Court House, was a front-seat passenger in the vehicle operated by Mr. Flaugher. Both Mr. Flaugher and Ms. Sheppard were transported to Grant Medical Center in Columbus, where Ms. Sheppard was later pronounced deceased. 

Mr. Flaugher suffered serious injuries from the crash. Mr. Stratham was not seriously injured.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Bloomingburg Fire and Fayette County EMS.

This crash remains under investigation.

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