Ohio

Justin P. Hedges Killed in Accident at Route 50 and River Rd in Athens, OH

Published on: December 9, 2022

Date of Accident
December 8, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Justin P. Hedges
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Route 50 and River Rd, Athens, OH

What Happened

Ohio State Highway Patrol officials have information on a crash that killed a person at Route 50 and River Rd in Athens, OH on December 8th, 2022. Officials say the incident happened around 9 a.m. According to investigators, a vehicle operated by 39-year-old Justin P. Hedges was headed westbound on Route 50 believe colliding with the rear of a dump truck under unclear circumstances. The impact caused the vehicle to catch fire, causing Hedges to suffer fatal injuries at the scene. The driver of the dump truck was hospitalized with minor injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Dump Truck
Road/Highway
Route 50 and River Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Passenger Car collided with the rear of a Dump Truck

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