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Laurelville Man In Columbus Hospital After Accident

A Laurelville man has been taken by helicopter to a Columbus hospital after an accident in Hocking County this morning.

State Highway Patrol Troopers say Julien Lewis, 20, was headed south on State Route 180 and slid left of center.

Investigators say Lewis over corrected and went off the right side of the road and struck a utility pole.

The accident happened around 11:00 a.m.

The road was closed for a time after the crash.

Lewis was taken to O.S.U. Medical Center.

There's no word on the extent of his injuries, but troopers say they are not believed to be life threatening.

Click the link below to view media release of accident.