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MANSFIELD - On September 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM, the Mansfield, Ohio State Highway Patrol post responded to a one vehicle crash on US 30 near mile post 6. The 2011, white Cadillac CTS was driven by 42-year-old Cody Newton of Lexington Ohio. Erica Newton age 36, also of Lexington Ohio was a passenger in the vehicle. Mr. Newton was traveling westbound on US 30 when the vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway striking trees. The driver, Mr. Newton was pronounced deceased at the scene. Mrs. Newton was transported to Mansfield Ohio Health where she was treated for minor injuries. Springfield Fire and EMS, Richland County Coroner, and Shelly Smith and Sons Towing assisted at the scene