DENNISON, OHIO — The Dennison community is mourning the death of Jeffrey R. Cottrell, 64, who was killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday evening, September 15, 2026, in Tuscarawas County.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers from the New Philadelphia Post responded at approximately 7:39 p.m. to Midvale Mine Road, also known as County Road 67, near Canary Road in Union Township.
Authorities said Cottrell was driving a 2003 Ford F-150 southwest on County Road 67 when the pickup left the right side of the roadway. The truck subsequently struck a post and a tree.
Cottrell sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jeffrey R. Cottrell |
| Age | 64 |
| Hometown | Dennison, Ohio |
| Date of crash | September 15, 2026 |
| Approximate time | 7:39 p.m. |
| Crash location | Midvale Mine Road / County Road 67 near Canary Road, Union Township |
| Vehicle | 2003 Ford F-150 |
| Crash type | Single-vehicle crash |
| Reported sequence | Vehicle left roadway, struck a post and then a tree |
| Seat belt | Cottrell was reportedly not wearing one |
| Alcohol | Ohio State Highway Patrol said alcohol is believed to have been a factor |
| Outcome | Cottrell died at the scene |
| Investigation | Ongoing |
| Funeral arrangements | Not available in the verified reports |
The preliminary investigation found that Cottrell was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Troopers also said that alcohol is believed to have been a factor, although the investigation remains ongoing.
The crash response involved several emergency and public-safety agencies, including Smith Ambulance, the Sherrodsville Fire Department, the Tuscarawas County Coroner’s Office, the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office and Chad’s Towing.
Cottrell’s death has left the Dennison community grieving as relatives, friends and others remember his life. Further information about his family, personal background and funeral arrangements was not included in the verified reports.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.