Crash Occurs on Rural Route 664 Near Huston Road On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Kalind Freeman, 19, of Logan, was pronounced dead at the scene after his 2001 Dodge Ram lost traction on black ice, left state Route 664 north of Huston Road in Marion Township, struck an embankment and overturned [1]. The accident happened on a rural stretch of the highway within Hocking County, and emergency responders confirmed no survivors [1]. Investigators quickly identified Freeman as the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle [1].

Ohio State Highway Patrol Attributes Accident to Black Ice OSHP investigators cited black‑ice conditions as the primary cause of the loss of control, noting that the road surface was unusually slick that morning [1]. The patrol also reported that the Dodge Ram’s seatbelts were not functional, a factor that may have contributed to the fatal outcome [1]. Officials emphasized that the combination of icy pavement and lack of restraint systems heightened the risk of severe injury [1].

Public Notification and Official Statement Released The Ohio State Highway Patrol issued an official statement on Tuesday, confirming the crash details and victim identification through a 10TV broadcast [1]. The agency made the information publicly available to alert motorists about hazardous conditions on Route 664 [1]. OSHP’s release underscored the importance of seatbelt use and cautious driving during winter weather [1].