The Jeep Liberty SUV driven by Gilreath was rear-ended by a concrete bucket truck driving westbound on Ohio 129 (High Street) at Fair Avenue at about 2 p.m., according to police.
FIRST REPORT: Hamilton fatal crash: 1 dead after SUV catches fire
The vehicle caught fire and bystanders attempted to help Gilreath get out of the SUV, but it was engulfed in flames and they were not successful in their efforts, police said.
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