Man facing murder charges after reportedly hitting, killing local library employee with his car

A Springfield man is facing charges for a deadly crash that happened at a park over a year ago.

Edward Balliet, 70, was indicted by a Clark County grand jury on Monday on murder, felonious assault, involuntary manslaughter, aggravated vehicular homicide, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to Clark County Common Pleas Court records.

The charges stem from a deadly crash at Snyder Park in August 2024.

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As News Center 7 previously reported, 69-year-old Larry Blevins was outside his car at Snyder Park when another car hit and killed him…

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