Driver sought in Aug. 23 fatal hit-and-run crash

9/1/2006

TIFFIN A man being sought for a fatal hit-and-run accident in Seneca County on Aug. 23 was involved in a crash about two weeks earlier in Sandusky County near Fremont, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said.

Jose Reyes was identified as the driver of a car that struck and killed Alex Barchus, of 2895 West Seneca County Road 52, after he pulled his minibike in front of Mr. Reyes van.

Troopers at the patrol s Fremont post said Mr. Reyes also fled from an accident Aug. 7, which caused property damage.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Mr. Reyes in connection with the Seneca County accident.