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Homeworth man pleads guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide, among other charges
Matz pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and aggravated vehicular assault, which are both felony charges.

Joseph Matz
COLUMBIANA COUNTY, Ohio - Joseph M. Matz of Homeworth, Ohio pleaded guilty to multiple charges in Common Pleas Court in Columbiana, Ohio on Friday, December 13.
Matz pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and aggravated vehicular assault, which are both felony charges.
Matz was driving on Know School Rd. on January 3, 2021 when he drove into the home of Jennifer and Joshua Moreland and their children.
Jennifer was killed and Joshua sustained serious injuries.
Moreland has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, seeking $1o million in damages, against Matz and his family business, Homeworth Fabrication and Machine.