Ohio mom of 3 killed when massive tree crashes onto SUV in freak highway accident

An Ohio mother of three was killed after a massive tree came crashing down on her SUV as she drove along a highway over the weekend, authorities said.Bridget E.Reagan, 35, of Minerva, was behind the wheel of a 2023 Jeep Wagoneer traveling west on US Route 30 in Paris Township around 5:24 p.m.

Saturday when a tree toppled from a wooded area and crashed onto the vehicle, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP). Reagan was pronounced dead at the scene, OSHP said.“We’re trying to determine whether or not the ground was saturated, if the tree was rotted or things like that — everything points to being an act of God,” Lt.Johnnie Maier of the Ohio State Highway Patrol told WEWS.“This could have happened to anybody, but in this case, it happened to a young lady with a family,” Maier told the outlet.Reagan was a small-business owner and well-known member of the Minerva community, where she owned Chic Haven, a clothing and home décor boutique.Reagan’s sudden death prompted an outpouring of grief from family, friends, fellow business owners and members of the tight-knit Minerva community.The Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce offered its “deepest and most heartfelt condolences” to Reagan’s family, friends and loved ones, describing her as a valued member of the local business community who brought “an incredible amount of energy, warmth, and joy” to those around her.“Her presence touched so many people, and the impact she made throughout our community will not be forgotten,” the chamber said, adding that the loss “will be felt for a very long time.”Reagan also used her platform to give back.

In a Facebook post last year, she asked friends to mark her birthday by donating to SAVE22 Veterans, an Ohio nonprofit focused on supporting veterans and raising awareness about veteran suicide.“I’ve chosen this nonprofit because their mission means a lot to me, and I hope you’ll consider contributing as a way to celebrate with me,” ...