Marion Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash
Marion – Troopers from the Marion Post are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on April 28, 2025, at approximately 4:00 PM, on State Route 4 north of Marseilles Galion Road in Marion County.
The crash involved a 2021 Ford F150 pulling a livestock trailer, driven by Charles E. Foust, age 78, of Marion, Ohio. Also involved was a Concord bicycle, ridden by Jeffrey A. Arn, age 64, of Bucyrus, Ohio and a 2024 Ford Bronco, driven by Tabitha A. Burson, age 29, of Marion, Ohio.
The preliminary investigation indicates Mr. Foust and Ms. Burson were traveling southbound on State Route 4. Mr. Arn was traveling southbound on the gravel berm on the west side of State Route 4. Mr. Arn swerved to the left, struck the west edge of State Route 4, entered onto the roadway and was struck by Mr. Foust’s vehicle. Ms. Burson’s vehicle was struck by debris.
Mr. Arn was transported from the scene by Marion Township EMS to Marion General Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Mr. Foust did not report any injuries as a result of the crash. Ms. Burson and two juveniles in the Bronco were not injured.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by Marion Township Fire and EMS, Salt Rock Township EMS, and Kirby’s Towing The crash remains under investigation.