Body of man found in car after it crashes into tree

12/4/2005

BRYAN A 61-year-old Bryan man died yesterday after his car went off State Rt. 15 in Williams County and hit a tree, the Ohio Highway Patrol said.

Roger L. Saladin was pronounced dead at the scene, but officials are not sure if his death was a result of the crash or of natural causes. His body was taken to the Lucas County coroner s office for an autopsy, troopers at the patrol s Defiance post said.

Mr. Saladin was southbound on Route 15 near County Road J about 12:15 p.m. when the crash occurred. He was buckled in with a shoulder strap, but a lap belt was not used, troopers said.