The Ohio State Highway Patrol is responding to a helicopter crash at Mogadore Reservoir in Portage County, which occurred before 7:30 a.m. on Friday. SkyFOX is on-site, with crews actively searching the water, where fuel or oil has been observed. The reservoir has a maximum depth of 24 feet, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
PORTAGE COUNTY (WJW) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol has confirmed their response to a helicopter crash in Portage County.
The incident reportedly occurred at the Mogadore Reservoir near State Highway 43 in Suffield Township on Friday morning, just before 7:30 a.m.
SkyFOX is currently at the location. Crews are visible searching the water, where fuel or oil can be observed.
See slideshow of the scene below:
According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the deepest point of Mogadore Reservoir is 24 feet.
We will provide updates as soon as they become available.