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1 dead after fiery crash in Wayne County

Highway Patrol
Posted at 12:19 PM, Dec 15, 2023
and last updated 2023-12-15 12:19:13-05

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an early morning fatal crash on Interstate 71 in Wayne County.

The crash happened around 7:15 a.m. on I-71 northbound near mile marker 196.

According to troopers, a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck struck the rear of a commercial tractor-trailer.

Both vehicles caught fire.

The driver of the pickup truck was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the commercial vehicle was not injured.

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