Clinton County, OH — January 20, 2026, Jason Brock was killed in a car accident at about 7 p.m. on State Route 73 south of Wilmington.

Authorities said a 2007 Dodge Ram was heading southwest when it went off the ride of road and rolled several times near mile marker 19.

Driver Jason Brock, 36, of Hillsboro was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to authorities.

Passenger Hunter Evans, 21, was treated at the scene for minor injuries, authorities said.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Clinton County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After serious crashes, it’s natural to focus on what’s already known, but sometimes the most important answers are the ones nobody’s asked yet. Even when the facts seem straightforward, the real story may lie in what hasn’t been uncovered.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When a vehicle rolls off the roadway, the assumption is often driver error, but that doesn’t excuse a surface-level investigation. Did responders map the crash scene in detail? Was the vehicle’s path reconstructed to understand what led it to leave the pavement? These kinds of steps can reveal whether speed, fatigue or something else played a role. And when only one vehicle is involved, it’s especially important that investigators spend the time to rule out every possibility; not just the obvious ones.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? A 2007 truck has been on the road long enough to raise questions about wear and tear. Did the brakes fail? Was there a steering problem? Could a suspension issue have contributed to the rollover? None of those factors leave clear marks behind, especially after a violent crash. That’s why a full mechanical inspection is critical. Without it, real causes can go unnoticed and misattributed.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Many assume older vehicles can’t offer much in the way of data, but that’s not always the case. Even a 2007 model may store crash-related information — like speed, braking force or throttle position — in its control modules. And with a surviving passenger, cell phone records or app data could also offer clues. Did the truck begin to veer before the rollover? Was distraction a factor? Only a deep data dive can offer real clarity.

When a life is lost and another changed forever, it’s worth asking whether the story being told matches what actually happened. Without full answers to these deeper questions, the risk isn’t just misunderstanding the past; it’s repeating it.

Key Takeaways:

• A basic crash scene review may overlook what caused the truck to leave the road.
• Mechanical issues like brake or steering failure deserve attention in older vehicles.
• Even older model trucks may hold valuable crash data that should be recovered.