BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio - A Mercer man was killed in a crash in Brookfield Friday afternoon.

According to the release, the crash involving a commercial vehicle happened around 1:50 p.m. on State Route 82 near mile marker 29.

65-year-old Timothy Beckstine was traveling eastbound on Addison Road crossing State Route 82 in a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. His car collided with a semi-truck at the intersection, causing his car to spin.

Beckstine was not wearing his seat belt and was ejected from his car.

He was taken to Sharon Regional Hospital where he passed away.

The crash is under investigation.