Ohio

James Dye, Forrest Ream Injured in Accident at US 20 in Metamora, OH

Published on: August 2, 2021

Date of Accident
July 27, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
James Dye, Forrest Ream
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 20, Metamora, OH, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured two people at US 20 in Metamora, OH on July 27th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 8:51 a.m. A motorhome operated by 67-year-old James Dye lost control as it approached stopped traffic in an eastbound travel lane. The vehicle veered to the right side of the road to avoid a collision and overcorrected, eventually colliding head-on with a box truck operated by 45-year-old Forrest Ream. Dye was hospitalized with serious injuries. Ream was hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries. Police say both drivers were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Ohio Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Box Truck, Motorhome
Road/Highway
US 20
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Motorhome veered from the road while attempting to slow for traffic, overcorrected and crossed into the path of a box truck before both collided head-on

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