Worker vehicle involved in crash on Ohio Turnpike, OSHP confirms
BERLIN HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed that two vehicles, including a construction vehicle, were involved in a crash on the Ohio Turnpike Friday morning.
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The crash happened in the westbound lanes near the 124 mile marker in Berlin Heights, near State Route 61, according to Fox 8 News Traffic Reporter Patty Harken.
Accident WB Turnpike at MM 124 – expect lane closures – this is near 61 in Berlin Heights
— Patty Harken (@HarkenPatty) June 21, 2024
It was confirmed by the patrol that one person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries as a result of the crash. Another person had minor injuries.
Chris Matta, the turnpike commission’s chief engineer and deputy executive director, released a statement Tuesday morning:
“An Ohio Turnpike employee who was involved in a crash today setting up a work zone on the toll road at milepost 124.6 westbound in Erie County was transported to a local medical facility for evaluation and treatment. We are fortunate that the worker’s injuries are not life-threatening.”
The driver and passenger of the SUV that struck the turnpike vehicle were also transported for non-life-threatening injuries, according to a Friday afternoon social media post from the turnpike.
Matta reminded drivers of work zone safety. Matta said that in order to drive safely in work zones, it is important that drivers establish a safe distance, follow the speed limit, avoid distractions, pay attention to signs and be prepared to slow down or stop.
“Unsafe driving behaviors — such as speeding and distracted driving — put motorists and our maintenance crews and roadway construction workers at severe risk in work zones,” turnpike officials said on social media. “When approaching a vehicle with flashing lights on the side of the road, motorists are required by law to MOVE OVER and SLOW DOWN.”
All westbound lanes were blocked due to the crash.
The Ohio Turnpike told drivers to detour at Toll Plaza 145 to state Route 57 North, to state Route 2 West, to U.S. Route 250 South, then re-enter the Ohio Turnpike at Toll Plaza 118.
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