The Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an injury crash that occurred in the westbound lanes of the Ohio Turnpike, near Interstate 280 in Lake Township. The crash occurred today (Oct. 14) at approximately 1:36 a.m.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Johnathan Tefft, 23, of Bowling Green, was pulling into the traffic lane from an active work zone when his vehicle was struck by a Volvo tractor-trailer, operated by William Manning, 35, of Bedford. The impact caused both vehicles to enter the active work area and strike a construction worker, identified as Isaiah Roark, 29, of Parma.
Tefft sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported by ground ambulance to ProMedica Bay Park Hospital. Roark sustained serious injuries and Manning sustained non-life-threatening injuries and both were transported by ground ambulance to Mercy Heath – St. Vincent Medical Center.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Lake Township Fire Department, Troy Township EMS, Northwood Fire Department, the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, and Joey’s Towing.
The crash remains under investigation.
