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For Immediate Release: October 18, 2022
Contact: Lieutenant Nathan Dennis (614) 752-2792

***UPDATE #1*** Patrol Investigating Fatal Plane Crash

UPDATE – The occupants of the aircraft in this incident have been identified as Eric S. Seevers, 45, Parkersburg, W.Va., and Timothy F. Gifford, 49, Orient.

MARIETTA – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Marietta Post is investigating a fatal plane crash that was reported this morning at 7:15 a.m. The crash occurred at the Pioneer Buick GMC dealership parking lot located at 1000 Pike Street, Marietta in Washington County.

The preliminary investigation shows the plane was a 1974 Beechcraft King Air E90.

The pilot and a second occupant sustained fatal injuries.

There are no reported injuries to individuals who were on the ground. There is reported damage to multiple vehicles and buildings at the dealership.

The crash remains under investigation at this time.

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