Medina County: Two-car accident, two dead

YORK TOWNSHIP -- Two men died in a two-car accident on West Smith Road in York Township shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday.

David A. Smith, 22, of Brunswick, was driving his red 1999 Ford Mustang westbound on West Smith Road.

Police say Jeffery A. Bristow, 46, of Grafton, was heading eastbound on West Smith road, driving his purple 2007 Dodge Charger, when he drifted over the center line, hitting Smith head-on.

Smith was taken to Medina Hospital and was pronounced dead on arrival due to injuries from the crash.

Bristow was taken by Life Flight to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries.

Smith's passenger, Isabelle Striker, 18, of Medina, was also taken by Life Flight to Metro and is in stable condition.

Highway patrol said the roads were wet at the time of the crash and alcohol does not appear to be a factor.

Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by Medina County Sheriffs, fire departments and EMS from York and Erhart townships.

The crash remains under investigation.

The Associated Press