Ohio

Karen Bucklew, Tommy Yaqub Killed in Accident at State Route 49 in Fort Recovery, OH

Published on: September 30, 2022

Date of Accident
September 29, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Karen Bucklew, Tommy Yaqub
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Route 49 in Fort Recovery, OH

What Happened

Mercer County Sheriff's Office officials are investing a crash that killed two people at State Route 49 in Fort Recovery, OH on September 29th, 2022. Police are saying the incident happened around 1:35 p.m. According to investigators, a semi-truck is said to have missed a stop sign before it was struck by a second vehicle. The driver and passenger of the second vehicle died at the scene. They were identified as 42-year-old Karen Bucklew and 24-year-old Tommy Yaqub. The truck driver, only identified as Anil, was not injured and arrested on two counts of vehicular homicide. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
State Route 49
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck ran a stop sign and was struck by another vehicle

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