Columbus man killed in one-vehicle accident

Sunday, Oct 19, 2008 - 12:21:07 am CDT

DAVID CITY -- A Columbus man died in a one-vehicle accident Friday.

Eric Sansoni, 31, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident that occurred three miles north of David City on Highway 15.

The Butler County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident at 4:46 p.m.

Sansoni’s 1999 Toyota RAV 4 utility vehicle was found in a cornfield at the bottom of a steep embankment of the west side of the highway.

He had been ejected from the vehicle.

According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, the vehicle was south bound on Highway 15 when it started swerving and left the roadway. The vehicle then proceeded down the embankment, rolled and ejected the driver. Sansoni was the only occupant of the vehicle.

Seat belts were not in use and alcohol use is suspected.

The David City Fire and Rescue also responded to the scene.

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anonymous

Oct 19, 2008 11:55 PM

This is the second death in two weeks where a seatbelt was not used. It takes two seconds to put it on!!!! Please use them they SAVE LIVES!!!

Audra

Oct 20, 2008 3:49 PM

Sansoni Family~
I am sorry for the tragic loss of Eric. I'll miss him so very much. He was such a great person and a loyal friend. May God be near your side through this time of sorrow. He will always be remembered.
Audra Forney-Junge

C Mustard-Scott

Oct 20, 2008 9:24 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with the Sansoni family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Ivy Sutton

Oct 21, 2008 2:52 PM

To the Sansoni family - My deepest prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. I will forever remember Eric, as he was a great friend and person. It was always such a joy to have him around. I can not tell you enough how much he will be missed. Love, Ivy