Paulding man killed in car-pedestrian accident Thursday night.

Paulding – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal
crash that occurred on CR138 west of TR117 in Paulding County, Jackson Township, at
approximately 10:35 P.M. on June 27, 2024.

A 2003 Chevrolet Malibu, operated by Jessica Renee Sauder, 33 years of age, of Paulding,
was traveling eastbound on CR138. Christopher Lynn Smith, 44 years of age, of Paulding,
was walking eastbound on CR138, in the eastbound lane of travel, and was struck by Miss
Sauder’s vehicle.

Mr. Smith was transported to the Paulding County Hospital where he
succumbed to his injuries. The crash remains under investigation at this time.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Paulding County Sheriff’s
Department, Paulding Fire and EMS, and Gideon’s Wrecker Service.