Jackson Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on July 31, 2026, at approximately 6:29 P.M. on US127 near mile post 8 in Paulding County. A 2020 Chevrolet Traverse was being driven southbound on US-127 by Guadalupe Amaro Martinez II, age 28, of Paulding, Ohio. Martinez and his passenger, Guadalupe A Martinez Jr, age 55, of Paulding were pronounced deceased at the scene. The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, Paulding Fire Department and Gideon’s Towing. This crash is being investigated by the Van Wert Post.