ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that killed an 83-year-old Adena man after his vehicle struck a house Thursday night in Belmont County.

Troopers said the crash happened about 9:12 p.m. Oct. 2 along U.S. 250 near milepost 3 in Colerain Township.

According to investigators, Frank M. Kutav was driving a 2017 Jeep Compass westbound when the vehicle veered off the left side of the road and hit a house. He was taken to Wheeling Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Responding agencies included the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Belmont County Sheriff’s Office, Colerain Township Fire and EMS and T&K Towing.

Authorities said the crash remains under investigation.

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