Two men hospitalized after Thurston crash
THURSTON - A Lancaster man remains in critical condition after crashing into a utility pole on High Street in Thurston at 4:40 p.m. Monday.
The Ohio Highway Patrol is investigating the single-vehicle crash in which two men, identified as Cody L. Knox and Billy J. Paskins, both of Lancaster, were injured and flown to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Knox, 21, was listed as the driver in the crash and was in critical condition Wednesday afternoon, according to hospital officials. Paskins, 54, who is the owner of the 1992 Dodge Dakota involved in the crash, was listed in fair condition.
Knox was driving south on High Street when he lost control while negotiating a curve, according to the crash report. Knox reportedly crossed the center line, then drove off the right side of road way, striking a utility pole.