Flagger dead after being struck in work zone on US 33

WAPAKONETA, Ohio (WLIO) - A flagger is dead after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic on U.S. Route 33 East outside of Wapakoneta.

According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the flagger was working in the eastbound lanes when they were hit by a black Jeep traveling east. The victim's identity has not been released. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

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