Ohio

Ryan Plough, Mark Knapke Injured in Accident at State Route 219 in Mercer County, OH

Published on: March 23, 2022

Date of Accident
March 16, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Ryan Plough, Mark Knapke
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Route 219, Coldwater, OH, USA

What Happened

Ohio State Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that injured two drivers at State Route 219 in Mercer County, OH on March 16th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 1:30 p.m. A FedEx truck operated by 33-year-old Ryan Plough was reportedly headed eastbound on Route 219 when it came to a stop sign. Police say the truck failed to yield after pulling away from the stop sign and collided with a semi-truck operated by 66-year-old Mark Knapke. Both drivers reportedly suffered serious injuries and both were hospitalized for treatment. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
State Route 219
Road/Highway
State Route 219
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

FedEx Truck failed to yield at an intersection and collided with a semi-truck

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