Seneca County, OH (November 2, 2024) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is investigating a serious two-vehicle crash that occurred on State Route 4 near State Route 269 in Reed Township. The incident was reported at approximately 6:43 PM on Friday evening.
Preliminary investigations indicate that a Chevy Silverado, driven by a man from Bucyrus, was traveling northeast on State Route 4 when he attempted to turn left onto State Route 269. As the pickup truck made the turn, it was struck by a semi-truck traveling southwest on State Route 4.
Following the collision, both vehicles veered off the right side of the roadway, and the semi-truck collided with a nearby home before coming to a stop. The driver of the semi, a man from Fostoria, Ohio, was transported to a local hospital with possible injuries.
The driver of the pickup truck sustained serious injuries and was initially taken to a local area hospital by EMS before being airlifted to a hospital in Cleveland for further treatment.
OSHP has reported that the driver of the semi was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash; however, it remains unclear whether the driver of the pickup truck was wearing his seatbelt.
Our thoughts are with the injured drivers and their families during this challenging time.
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