Michael Bunner, 57, of Albany Dies After Two-Truck Crash at Meigs County Intersection
Michael Bunner, 57, of Albany, Ohio, died after a two-truck crash in Meigs County on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Shortly after 1:20 p.m., Bunner drove a Toyota Tacoma southeast on Township Road 1 and entered the intersection with State Route 32 without yielding, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
The Tacoma collided with a Ford F-350 traveling northeast and driven by 54-year-old Brian Walton.
Emergency crews transported Bunner by MedFlight to Cabell Huntington Hospital, where Bunner later died from sustained injuries.
Authorities closed State Route 32 for about 30 minutes while troopers and emergency personnel managed the scene.
The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, Meigs County EMS, Albany Fire Department, and two towing companies assisted at the rural crossroads.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Bunner’s sudden passing leaves family, friends, and the Albany community mourning the loss of a longtime local resident.
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