Adrian Man Dies in Auto Accident Overnight

State Police were dispatched to an accident shortly before 2 this morning on Reesedale Road, approximately ½ mile northeast of the Adrian-Sherrett Road in Washington Township. The driver of a Black Jeep Wrangler was identified as 39-year-old William Jason Bowser of Adrian.

According to State Police Trooper Sichler, Bowser’s vehicle traveled off the roadway and struck an embankment, rolling over several times. During the roll of the vehicle, Bowser was ejected and found lying in a ditch near the vehicle. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

Bowser was found to be unresponsive by a passing motorist. The motorist started CPR and Bowser was transported to ACMH Hospital, but was pronounced dead at the hospital due to injuries sustained from the crash.

State Police were assisted by the Washington Township Fire Department and Kittanning EMS.