Ohio

Elijah Matney Injured in Accident at State Route 7 near Gallipolis, OH

Date of Accident
April 19, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Elijah Matney
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Route 7, Gallipolis, OH, USA

What Happened

Ohio State Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that injured several people at State Route 7 near Gallipolis, OH on April 19th, 2023. Police are saying a semi-truck and passenger car were involved in a collision under unclear circumstances. The collision caused the truck to veer from the road into a nearby home. The driver of the car, identified as 23-year-old Elijah Matney, was hospitalized with serious injuries. A woman in the home suffered minor injuries. The condition of the truck driver was not stated. Additional information was not made available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
State Route 7
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Passenger car and semi-truck collided head-on

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