Morning Commute Disrupted by Plow Truck Crash in Ashland County
Joe Lyons •
February 17, 2025
Morning Commute Disrupted by Plow Truck Crash in Ashland County
ASHLAND COUNTY, OH – A single-vehicle crash early this morning caused traffic disruptions at the intersection of U.S. Route 42 and State Route 603.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a northbound pickup truck equipped with a plow veered off the right side of the highway, striking a cement culvert before crashing into a utility pole. The impact brought down fiber optic lines, initially believed to belong to Armstrong Cable. However, after further investigation, officials determined the lines were part of Frontier Communications’ network.
Emergency responders from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, and Ashland Fire Department & EMS arrived at the scene. No injuries were reported.
Shelly Smith & Sons Towing worked to clear the wreckage while Frontier crews assessed the damage. Residents and businesses in the area may experience temporary service outages as repairs are made throughout the day.
The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
