Saw this on the news the other day. Looks like cars were stopped at a light and the Werner driver came up behind them and just plowed into them. Really terrible situation overall. Prayers to the families.
DELAWARE COUNTY, Ohio -Two people were killed and several were injured in a four-vehicle crash on U.S. 23 at state Route 229 in Delaware County.
According to troopers from the Delaware post of the Ohio State Highway patrol, the crash occurred at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Troopers tell NBC4 a 1997 Kia Rondo, driven by 51-year-old Sanjay Dhall, of Canton, Michigan, and a 2014 Ford Escape, driven by 69-year-old Curtis Dixon, of Howell, Michigan, were stopped at a red light in the southbound lanes of U.S. 23 at S.R. 229 (Norton Road).
Randall G. Lee, 58, of Christiana, Tennessee, was driving a 2010 International semi in the southbound lanes of U.S. 23 when he failed to stop for traffic at the red light, crashing into the back of the Ford. The Ford then crashed into the back of the Kia. Both vehicles were forced into the median located on the left side of the roadway, according to troopers. The Kia then overturned onto its top.
The semi then rolled into the intersection, striking a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 55-year-old Lewis Fisher, of Marengo, that was traveling eastbound on S.R. 229.
The Chevrolet truck was forced off of the southwest corner of the intersection where it came to rest.
Dixon and his passenger, Patricia Dixon, 71, of Howell, Michigan, were pronounced dead at the scene, according to troopers.
Dhall was transported by a Delaware County medic to The Ohio State University Werner Center to be treated. He was listed in stable condition, according to troopers.
Fisher was transported by a Delaware County medic to Grant Medical Center. His passenger, Sandra Whitley, 70, of Ashley, was air-lifted by MedFlight to Grant Medical Center.
Lee and his passenger, Bobby Macera, 48, of Charlotte, Florida were treated and released at the scene by Delaware County medic personnel.
Lee was arrested at the scene of the crash by troopers. He was transported to the Delaware County Jail.
Lee is charged with failure to stop within an assured clear distance ahead, and two counts of vehicular homicide.
Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash.
Curtis and Patricia Dixon were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash, according to troopers.
The roadway was closed during the investigation and clean-up. All lanes of traffic were reopened by 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The crash is the fourth fatal crash on U.S. 23 since 2010.
There have been 600 crashes with injuries on U.S. 23 in Delaware since 2010, and 20 occurred near the intersection with S.R. 229.
http://www.nbc4i.com/story/26327238/us-23-closed-at-sr-229-after-double-fatal-crash
Two killed in Werner Accident - US23 Deleware Ohio
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But......but.....but......they have speed limited trucks and run eobrs.........HOW could this have happened?? I mean..........that's what makes life SAFE, right??!!??
On a serious note............it's a tragedy and another black eye for the megas. 58 year old truck driver....who now has to live with this the rest of his life. Prayers go out for him and the families of those injured and killed.harlycharly55, poppapump1332, GWIZ2260 and 4 others Thank this. -
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