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Ohio Grandfather Dies After Carjacking; Attacker Fatally Hit By Truck
25 Feb
Summary
- Grandfather died after being dragged half a mile during a carjacking.
- Suspect died on a highway after crashing the stolen vehicle.
- Family is raising funds for funeral expenses and to save the victim's home.
In Toledo, Ohio, a brutal carjacking on February 19 led to the death of 67-year-old Donald Russell. Russell was attacked while giving his granddaughter and her boyfriend a ride to the bus station. He was dragged for approximately half a mile, still secured by his seatbelt, after the assailant, identified as 38-year-old Jesse Moats, stole his vehicle.
Russell was rushed to the hospital following the incident, where he remained in a coma with severe injuries, including kidney failure. He tragically passed away on Tuesday. Moats, the suspect, fled the scene but lost control of the stolen car on a highway. He then attempted to escape on foot across traffic, where he was fatally struck by a semi-truck.
Moats' family expressed shock and sorrow over his actions, with his mother stating this behavior was uncharacteristic of her son. The investigation into the carjacking and murder is ongoing. Meanwhile, Russell's family is organizing a fundraiser to cover funeral expenses and prevent the loss of his home.
