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2021-09-14 22:40:05 -

‘Large rock’ thrown at semi from overpass, Ohio police seek two suspects
Police are seeking information from the public after a semi truck was damaged by a large rock thrown from an overpass in Xenia, Ohio, on Friday. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of September 10. The Xenia Police Department says that they were called to the scene at US 35 westbound at Bellbrook Avenue after a truck driver reported that his vehicle had been hit by a rock....

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2025-07-21 16:57:56 -

Brake Failure Suspected in Fatal Tractor-Trailer Crash into Ohio River
Police investigating a tragic accident that caused a tractor-trailer to crash into the Ohio River near Wellsburg, West Virginia, have identified brake failure as the likely cause and confirmed the identity of the driver who was killed in the crash. The incident occurred around 9:14 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, when a heavily-loaded truck lost control on Washington Pike (W.Va. 27)...

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2026-01-05 18:39:12 -

Loaded Tractor-Trailer Drives 1.5 Miles on Wrong Route after Wrong GPS Directions, Before Getting Stuck in Creek in Ohio
OHIO - A loaded tractor-trailer driver who followed GPS directions ended up on the wrong road, turning what initially looked like a clear route into a major problem when conditions deteriorated ahead. According to the recovery crew, the driver continued for nearly 1.5 miles before the situation worsened and the tractor-trailer became stuck in a creek, leaving the rig...

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2022-05-29 12:51:43 -

Ohio DOT cams catch car driver’s bewildering move after missing an exit
The Ohio Department of Transportation (DOT) shared video from a traffic camera as a great example of what NOT to do when you miss your exit. Ohio DOT shared the video on October 5. “DON’T BE THIS DRIVER: If you miss your exit, don’t worry…there are more ahead where you can safely loop back around,” officials said. Check out the clip below....

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2025-10-17 18:05:26 -

Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper killed after semi-truck rear-ends cruiser on Route 11
CANFIELD, Ohio — A 40-year-old Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was killed in the line of duty Thursday when a semi-truck crashed into his cruiser as he assisted a disabled tractor-trailer along State Route 11 in Mahoning County, according to officials. Authorities said Trooper Nicholas Cayton had responded just before noon to reports of a disabled semi stopped in the right lane south...

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2026-03-03 16:43:56 -

Ohio State Patrol Investigates Fatal I-75 Crash That Killed Father and 11-Year-Old Son After Semi Driver Failed to Maintain Assured Clear Distance and Crashed Into Stopped Vehicles
ALLEN COUNTY, Ohio — A Lima father and his 11-year-old son were killed Saturday night after a semi truck crashed into stopped traffic on Interstate 75 in Allen County. The crash occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m. on February 28, 2026, in the northbound lanes of I-75 just north of the Cridersville exit near Fort Shawnee. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 53-year-old Yvio...

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2025-07-30 18:43:51 -

Ohio to Spend $150 Million to Expand Truck Parking Statewide
Ohio transportation officials have announced a major initiative aimed at significantly increasing the number of available truck parking spaces statewide in an effort to enhance safety and reduce crashes involving commercial vehicles. During a July 29, 2025, news conference at a rest area located on I-71 in Warren County, Governor Mike DeWine and representatives from the Ohio Department of...

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2022-08-19 13:51:16 -

Ohio troopers show off new ‘Portable Scale Trucks’
The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) recently debuted new vehicles that will target overweight trucks. In a Friday social media post, OSHP gave viewers a look at the new “portable scale truck.” “A new Patrol vehicle is being introduced, which carries portable scales for the weighing of commercial vehicles where stationary platform scales are not present,”...

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2026-06-26 19:05:18 -

Ohio Truck Driver Charged With Murder After Body of 36-Year-Old Indianapolis Woman Found in Semi Cab at Travel Center; Driver Told Investigators He May Be Responsible
PREBLE COUNTY, OHIO — A 38-year-old truck driver has been charged with murder after the body of a 36-year-old Indianapolis woman was found inside his semi-truck at a travel center near the Ohio-Indiana state line this week, with the suspect himself providing information to investigators suggesting he may be responsible for her death. Shanae Robinson, 36, of Indianapolis, was identified...

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2025-07-02 17:46:48 -

Ohio Truck Driver Sentenced for I-70 Crash That Killed Six, Including Three Students
NEWARK, Ohio — An Ohio semi-truck driver found guilty of vehicular homicide in connection with a deadly chain-reaction crash that killed six people on Interstate 70 in 2023 was sentenced Monday in a Licking County courtroom. Jacob McDonald, 61, was sentenced to 180 days in jail for each of six counts of misdemeanor vehicular homicide, to be served consecutively. Due to Ohio’s...

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2026-02-01 22:27:54 -

“Most Important Trek of My ODOT Career” Plow Driver Clears Route So Ambulance Can Get Sick Baby to Cincinnati Children’s in Time During Winter Storm
CINCINNATI, Ohio — In the middle of last weekend’s winter storm, an Ohio Department of Transportation snowplow driver helped carve a path through treacherous roads so an ambulance transporting a sick baby could reach Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for urgent care. ODOT driver Joe Este said he got the call about 20 minutes into his shift on Sunday, Jan. 25, after crews...

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2025-10-10 15:35:56 -

6-State Trooper Project launches multi-state highway enforcement effort this weekend
RANKFORT, Ky. — Law enforcement agencies across six states are teaming up this weekend for a coordinated traffic enforcement effort as part of the 6-State Trooper Project. From October 10 through October 12, 2025, state police agencies from Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia will increase patrols aimed at reducing crashes and highway fatalities. Troopers...

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2025-10-14 16:16:52 -

Amish woman killed after truck slams into horse-drawn buggy in Geauga County
PARKMAN TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A woman was killed and a man seriously injured Sunday morning when a commercial truck crashed into a horse-drawn buggy in Geauga County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP). Troopers from the OSHP Chardon Post responded to the crash around 7:39 a.m. on U.S. Route 422 near State Route 528 in Parkman Township. Investigators said a 2019 red Volvo...

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2026-01-09 16:44:46 -

Case Dropped Against Texas Trucker After Coroner Determines Wife Died of Natural Causes Inside Semi-Truck
TOLEDO, OHIO — Prosecutors have dropped the case against James Miller Sr., a truck driver from Texas who was arrested after his wife was found dead inside a semi-truck at a Toledo travel center, according to court filings. The felonious assault charge against Miller was dismissed on January 8 due to evidentiary issues, and the court docket states that his wife’s death was ultimately...

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2026-01-02 00:35:19 -

Crews Battle Heavy Snow While Helping Driver and Passenger Exit Semi-Truck After State Route 22 Crash Near Freeport
FREEPORT, OHIO — Emergency crews responded late Wednesday night to a semi-truck crash on State Route 22 near the Douglas Turn as heavy snow moved through the area, with firefighters assisting the occupants out of the truck and remaining on scene for hours before clearing the incident. According to the Freeport Fire Department, the call came in at approximately 10:30 p.m. for a...

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2026-02-07 16:57:13 -

Fully Loaded Propane Tanker Breaks Free From Semi, Rolls Down Hinckley Hill; Hazmat Team Transfers 8,700 Gallons With No Leak
HINCKLEY, OHIO — A semi-truck trailer carrying liquid propane gas rolled down a hill Thursday afternoon in Hinckley after separating from its tractor, prompting a lengthy hazmat response and an hours-long road closure. Photo credit: Hinckley Fire Department Hinckley Fire and Police were dispatched around 1:37 p.m. to the 100 block of Center Road for reports that a trailer had...

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2025-06-19 01:47:08 -

I-75 Closed in Both Directions Near Vandalia After Power Line Collapse
Severe weather and high winds caused major disruptions in Vandalia, Ohio on Wednesday evening, knocking down multiple trees and power lines — including a high-tension 3-phase power line that fell across Interstate 75 near Northwoods Boulevard. As a result, all lanes of I-75 were shut down north of I-70, bringing traffic to a standstill in both directions. Officials urged drivers...

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2025-11-18 18:20:50 -

Man accused of driving through closed I-74 crash scene, nearly striking police and tow truck driver
GREEN TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A 55-year-old Fairfield man is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving through a police roadblock on a closed stretch of Interstate 74 and nearly hitting officers and a tow truck driver, according to court documents. The incident occurred on November 12, when the westbound lanes of I-74 were shut down for a crash investigation. Police say Jonathan Barron...

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