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Coshocton County is now under a level 1. Please continue to drive with caution.
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On December 31st, 2025 at 01:15 AM, the Sheriff’s Office received a call of a motor vehicle accident with possible injury near the area of Township Road 280 and State Route 83 in Franklin Township.![]()
Upon arrival of emergency personnel it was determined a 27 year old male Christopher Gallagher, of Coshocton, and his passengers a 19 year old female Isabella Gallagher, of Coshocton, a 33 year old female Sandy Brown, of Coshocton, and a 32 year old male Nikita Atkins, of West Lafayette, were traveling Northeast on TR 280 from SR 83 when Mr. Gallagher failed to control the vehicle. Mr. Gallagher went off the left side of the roadway, over an embankment and struck a tree. The vehicle then continued down the embankment before striking another tree and coming to a stop. Mr. Gallagher and Ms. Gallagher fled the scene of the accident prior to emergency personnel arrival. Mr. Atkins and Ms. Brown were both transported from the scene of the accident by Coshocton County EMS to Coshocton Regional Medical Center, the extent of their injuries are unknown at the time of this release. Mr. Gallagher and Ms. Gallagher were later located at their residence on TR 283. Ms. Gallagher was assessed by Coshocton County EMS and refused transport to the hospital. Mr. Gallagher was transported by Coshocton County EMS to Coshocton Regional Medical Center. Upon Release from the hospital Mr. Gallagher was placed under arrest and has pending charges upon Prosecutor review.![]()
Assisting on scene was Coshocton County EMS, Conesville Volunteer Fire Department, Coshocton City Fire Department and Princes Wrecker Service.![]()
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COSHOCTON COUNTY SHERIFF![]()
Christopher Walters
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Coshocton County is now under a Level 2 Snow Emergency. Roadways are hazardous with accumulating snow and ice. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roadways. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Please use extreme caution while driving.
The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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SNOW EMERGENCY LEVEL![]()
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Coshocton County is now under a Level 1 Snow Emergency. Please use caution while driving.