Wetzel County, Ohio man dies after crash 7

A Wetzel County man died over the weekend after the Ohio 7 crash.

Ohio police said a 2015 Nissan Altima driven by Richard W. Evans, 60, of Newport, crashed into a 2017 Kia Sportage driven by Henry Lee Scott II, 70, of New Martinsville. I’m here.

According to police, Evans was heading north on Ohio 7 when his car turned left off center and collided with Scott’s car.

The crash occurred near Milepost 29 in Marietta Township.

Scott was pronounced dead at the scene.

Evans was taken to a local hospital, but his injuries were not life-threatening.

The crash is under investigation.

Police say alcohol and drugs are suspected contributing factors to the accident.