Two Vehicle Injury Crash on State Route 113

• July 9, 2024

TOWNSHIP OF FLORENCE – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred on July 9, 2024, at approximately 1:45 P.M. on State Route 113 near Harrison Road in the Township of Florence, Erie County.

Calvin Burnworth, 73, of Wakeman, Ohio, was driving a 1996 Mercury Sable eastbound on State Route 113. Burnworth sustained serious injuries in the crash and was airlifted from the scene by Cleveland Metro Life Flight to Cleveland Metro Hospital. He was wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident.

Patrick Wetzel, 42, of Berlin Heights, Ohio, was operating a 2016 Mack CXU. Wetzel was reversing into a farmer’s access while facing eastbound. He did not suffer any injuries and was also wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash.

The incident occurred as Burnworth, traveling eastbound, failed to maintain an assured clear distance and collided with Wetzel’s trailer as Wetzel was backing into the field.

Authorities do not believe alcohol or drug use was a factor in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

Assistance at the scene was provided by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, Florence Township Fire/EMS, L&M Towing, and Cleveland Metro Life Flight.

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