Ohio State Patrol Investigating Fatal Head-on Crash
Joe Lyons •
April 13, 2023
Norwalk – The Norwalk Post of The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle head-on crash that occurred Thursday April 13, 2023 at 1:41 PM on State Route 162 near Lyon Road in Greenfield Township, Huron County.
Nathan G. Salazar, age 24, of Woodbine Street in Willard, was driving a black 1997 Dodge pickup eastbound on State Route 162. St even A. Overmeyer, age 62, of County Road 41 in Fremont, was driving a blue 2018 Republic Services Mack truck westbound on State Route 162. Mr. Salazar ’s Dodge pickup drove left of center and struck the Republic Services truck head-on. The Republic Services truck then drove off the right side of the road into the ditch. Mr. Salazar’s Dodge pickup truck landed in the road and caught fire.
Mr. Salazar was not wearing a safety belt at the time of the crash and was ejected from his pickup. He died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.
Mr. Overmeyer was wearing a safety belt and received possible injuries. He was treated on scene by Willard Fire and Rescue.
It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash. The crash remains under investigation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by The Huron County Sheriff’s Office, the Willard Police Department, Willard Fire and Rescue, ODOT, The H uron County Coroner ’s Office, Huron County EMA, and Wilcox Towing.
This is the fourth fatal crash in Huron County in 2023 and the third crash where the fatal victim was unbelted. The Patrol reminds everyone that wearing a safety belt is the best way to protect yourself from serious injury or death in a motor vehicle crash.