1 dead, 1 hurt as car hits tree in Monroe County

6/22/2008

A Temperance man was killed and a woman was in critical condition last night after a crash in Monroe County's Summerfield Township.

Jerry Treadway, 29, was driving a 1995 Lincoln east on Rauch Road, with Nicole Henry of Monroe sitting in the front passenger seat when he veered off to the north side of the road about 5:30 p.m., striking a tree.

The cause of the crash is unknown, authorities said.

Mr. Treadway was reported dead at the scene.

Ms. Henry, 30, was taken to St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, were she was in critical condition last night. She was not reported to be wearing a seat belt.