Matthew Taylor Obituary, Adams County Ohio Death: 53-Year-Old Dies Following Meigs Township Crash

Matthew Taylor, a 53-year-old resident of Peebles, Ohio, died following a three-vehicle collision in Meigs Township, Adams County. The crash occurred on Wednesday morning, September 30, 2026, at the intersection of State Route 32 and State Route 41.

According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash involved a Ford F-150, a Dodge Ram pulling a flatbed trailer, and a Freightliner tractor-trailer. Preliminary findings indicate the Ford F-150 was travelling south on State Route 41 when it failed to stop at a red traffic light and struck the trailer attached to the Dodge Ram. The Freightliner subsequently collided with the Ford. <Cite refs={[“turn646572search1”,“turn646572search4”]}/>

Taylor was a passenger in the Ford F-150. Emergency medical personnel transported him to Adams County Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Ford and another passenger, identified as Thomas Dulaney, 42, of West Union, were also taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

The drivers of the Dodge Ram and the Freightliner were not injured. Investigators reported that the occupants of the Ford were not wearing seat belts at the time of the collision. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. <Cite refs={[“turn646572search0”,“turn646572search1”]}/>

News of Taylor’s death marks a loss for his family and those who knew him in the Peebles community. Further personal details, including information about his family and funeral arrangements, should be confirmed through an official family announcement or funeral home notice.

Readers seeking additional information about the incident should follow updates from the Ohio State Highway Patrol and established local news outlets.