Morrow County, Ohio — A Sunday night drive turned tragic when a two‑vehicle collision on County Road 25 near State Route 61 took the lives of a Mount Gilead man and his young daughter. The Ohio State Highway Patrol identified the man as 27‑year‑old Skylar Beveridge. His 10‑year‑old daughter, a passenger in the Jeep he was driving, also died in the crash.
The accident happened just before 7 p.m. in Lincoln Township when Beveridge’s 2003 Jeep Liberty crossed into the path of a westbound 2011 GMC Sierra. The pickup truck was driven by 18‑year‑old Brody Vance of Marion, who survived with serious injuries and was treated at a nearby hospital.
Local responders from Morrow County EMS and sheriff’s deputies were among the first to arrive, working quickly but unable to save the young girl’s life at the scene. Beveridge was taken to Morrow County Hospital where he later died.
Officials have said that neither Beveridge nor his daughter was wearing a seatbelt when the Jeep was struck. Investigators do not believe alcohol or drugs were involved, but the patrol is continuing its review of the crash.
The loss has hit neighbors hard. People who knew Beveridge described him as a familiar face in the tight‑knit community, someone who would wave as he passed by. Families in the area say they are shaken and reminded how quickly life can change on country roads they travel every day.
In the days since, community members have gathered to support the family and honor the memory of the young girl taken far too soon. Local leaders have urged drivers to be mindful of safety on rural highways, where unexpected hazards can appear and split‑second decisions have lasting consequences.
As the investigation continues, officials are asking anyone with details about the crash to come forward. Funeral and memorial service information for Beveridge and his daughter is expected to be released by family in the coming days.
