Pickaway, OH (November 5, 2024) – A serious traffic accident occurred on US-23 around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, leading to the complete shutdown of the roadway. The incident involved a semi-truck and a Ford Escape and took place approximately a mile past North Court Street on the southbound side.
According to reports from the Ohio State Patrol, the crash was captured on video provided by the semi-driver. The Ford Escape was traveling southbound alongside the semi-truck when the SUV attempted to merge into the lane, colliding with the semi. Following the impact, both vehicles lost control and veered off the roadway to the west, entering a farm field where the semi rolled over on top of the SUV.
Fortunately, two individuals were inside the Ford Escape at the time of the accident. They were able to escape the vehicle with only minor injuries, while the driver of the semi-truck remained unharmed. Emergency services, including Scioto Valley Wrecker service, were called to the scene to assist in rolling the semi back onto its tires and uncovering the SUV.
The crash caused significant traffic disruptions, leading to multiple slowdowns and additional accidents on US-23 and Route 104 throughout the night. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this serious accident, and we wish a swift recovery to those who were injured.
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