Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash on Interstate Route 71

• December 15, 2023

Congress Township – Troopers from the Ashland Highway Patrol Post are investigating a fatal crash which occurred on Interstate Route 71 northbound, near milepost 197 in Wayne County, Ohio.

On Friday, December 15, 2023 at approximately 0709 hours, a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado was northbound on Interstate Route 71 when it traveled off the right side of the roadway, striking the rear of a parked 2009 Kenworth semi tractor-trailer.

The crash occurred just north of the northbound rest area on the right berm. The Silverado and trailer caught fire and became fully engulfed.

The driver of the Silverado was pronounced deceased at the scene. The occupant of the semi was uninjured.

The right lane of Interstate Route 71 was closed for a short time due to the fire and crash investigation.

Other agencies assisting at the crash scene were: Town & County Fire & EMS, New Pittsburg Fire & EMS, Ohio Department of Transportation.

The crash remains under investigation.

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