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Patrol releases name of jogger struck by car

WELLINGTON TWP. — A man was LifeFlighted to MetroHealth Medical Center after he was hit by a car while jogging this morning on Quarry Road south of state Route 18, according to the Wellington Fire Department and the State Highway Patrol.

David Gwinn, 31, of Wellington Township, was treated and released, according to a MetroHealth spokeswoman. Gwinn had visible injuries to his head and arm, according to the Highway Patrol.

Gregorgy Chechuck, 49, of Medina, was southbound on Quarry Road about 7:30 a.m. in a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am when he attempted to pass Gwinn, who was jogging in the middle of the southbound lanes, according to the patrol. Gwinn crossed into the northbound lanes for an unknown reason, and he was struck.

According to the Highway Patrol, Gwinn was jogging on the wrong side of the road and wasn’t wearing reflective clothing.

The patrol said the accident remains under investigation but that neither alcohol nor drugs were suspected.



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