Norwalk Post Investigating Serious Injury Crash

• May 18, 2023

Ridgefield Township– The Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury commercial vehicle rollover crash that occurred Thursday May 18, 2023 at 7:32 a.m. The incident occurred on US Route 20 near milepost 6 in the Township of Ridgefield, Huron County.

 

Renard Nelson, age 42, of Valrico, Florida was driving a 2016 Volvo tractor trailer westbound on US 20. Mr. Nelson traveled off the right side of the roadway, overturned, and struck a utility pole and two trees before coming to final rest.

Mr. Nelson was not wearing his safety belt at the time of the crash. He sustained serious injuries and was transported to Fisher Titus Medical Center by North Central EMS. Interstate Towing removed the vehicle from the scene.

Distracted driving and drugs appear to be factors in the crash. The crash remains under investigation.

Assisting agencies included: Huron County Sheriff’s Office, Huron River Joint Fire District, Monroeville Police Department, North Central EMS, Monroeville Road and Electrical Departments, and Interstate Towing.

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