Ohio

Stephanie Bays, Betsy Bays Killed in Accident at State Route 57 in Elyria, OH

Published on: September 24, 2021

Date of Accident
September 23, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Stephanie Bays, Betsy Bays
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Route 57, Elyria, OH, USA

What Happened

Ohio State Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed two people at State Route 57 in Elyria, OH on September 23rd, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 11:30 a.m. A semi-truck operated by 57-year-old Kenneth Burdick is accused of crossing into southbound lanes and colliding with a Dodge Caravan. It also struck a Cadillac SRX and Volkswagen Atlas. The driver and passenger of the Caravan, 68-year-old Stephanie Bays and 46-year-old Betsy Bays  died at the scene. The other drivers were hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Caravan, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
State Route 57
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck lost control and crossed into southbound lanes, , crashing into a Dodge Caravan

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