Ohio

Two People Injured in Accident at Ohio Turnpike in Swanton, OH

Published on: August 18, 2023

Date of Accident
August 17, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Ohio Turnpike, Swanton, OH, USA

What Happened

Ohio State Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that injured three people at Ohio Turnpike in Swanton, OH on August 17th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 5:03 a.m. According to investigators, a Volvo semi0truck collided with the rear of a Kenworth truck in slowing traffic. Both vehicles were pushed from the road in the collision, overturning in a shoulder berm. Police say the Kenworth operator had minor injuries while the Volvo operator and a passenger were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Kenworth Truck, Volvo Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
Ohio Turnpike
Injuries Sustained

Non-life-threatening injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Commercial truck collided with the rear of a second commercial truck

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