9-25-98
                                            
STATEMENT ON ACCIDENT AT OHIO STATE

	Three persons have been admitted to University Hospitals 
following a vehicular-pedestrian accident this morning at The 
Ohio State University.

	They are: Eugene Johnson, 37, of Columbus, a custodial 
worker; Floyd Meadows, 55, of Lancaster, assistant superintendent 
of buildings; and Estelle Silbermann, 60, of Columbus, who has no 
known affiliation with the university.

	Johnson and Meadows are listed in serious condition and are 
undergoing surgery.  Silbermann is in fair condition.

	University Police are investigating the incident, which 
occurred shortly before 8 a.m. in a parking lot behind Lazenby 
Hall, 1827 Neil Ave.  A car driven by Silbermann apparently went 
out of control and struck the two men as they stood in a loading 
dock area behind the Lazenby Hall and adjacent to the parking 
lot.  Both men are assigned to work in Lazenby Hall and were
taking a scheduled break.

	Police do not expect to conclude their investigation today.

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Contact:  Ruth Gerstner, University Communications, 292-8424