Cleveland, OH (September 21, 2024) – A tragic accident occurred on Friday night, September 20, resulting in the death of a 19-year-old girl following a serious crash on I-90 West at Dead Man’s Curve. The incident took place around 10:20 p.m. and involved a motorcycle and a semi-truck.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner has identified the victim as Ryleigh Schmitz. This marks the first fatal crash in this area in the past couple of years, highlighting the ongoing safety concerns at this notorious stretch of roadway.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene, and I-90 West was temporarily closed at Dead Man’s Curve while authorities conducted their investigation. The roadway has since reopened. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by local authorities.
According to data from the Ohio Highway Patrol, there have been over 200 crashes in this area over the past five years, underscoring the need for increased safety measures to protect motorists.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Ryleigh Schmitz during this difficult time.
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