Ohio

Man Killed in Accident at I-76 in Portage County, OH

Published on: March 21, 2022

Date of Accident
March 18, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-76, Seville, Portage County, OH, USA

What Happened

Ohio State Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a man at I-76 in Portage County, OH on March 18th, 2022. Police say the incident involved a vehicle catching fire under unclear circumstances. Investigators say two people exited the burning vehicle before they were struck by a semi-truck. A 50-year-old male was killed and a 29-year-old male was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-76
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), life-threatening injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Two people were struck by a semi-truck after exiting a burning vehicle

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