LIMA, OH (WLIO) - There's been an increase in weather-related accidents with last week's snowfall.
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January 3, 2025, press release from the Ohio Department of Public Safety: COLUMBUS — Ahead of the forecasted snowy and icy weather conditions over the next several days, the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) is encouraging all Ohio drivers to pay attention to local weather alerts and avoid driving in inclement weather unless necessary. Thousands of crashes occur each year in Ohio due to dangerous winter weather conditions, resulting in serious injuries and fatalities.
January 2, 2025, press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol: COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol wants all motorists to be prepared for inclement winter weather during the month ahead. As some portions of Ohio experienced in late November and early December, the ever-changing winter weather patterns can catch drivers off guard. The best way to promote safe travel during the winter months is to follow general roadway safety and ensure vehicles are winterized.
December 8, 2024, Press Release from the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol: Ridge Township – On December 8, 2024, at approximately 2:08 P.M., troopers with the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol were dispatched to Mendon Road at State Road for a report of an injury crash. During the investigation, it was found that Jadyn R. Bullinger, age 20, of Van Wert, was operating a 2014 Chrysler 200 eastbound on State Road. Aireyona A. Thornsberry, age 19, of Van Wert, was operating a 2009 Nissan Moreno northbound on Mendon Road. Ms. Bullinger failed to yield to the stop sign at the State and Mendon intersection and continued eastbound into the intersection. Ms. Thornsberry struck the vehicle on the right side, and both vehicles came to a final rest on the right side of the roadway.
A major car accident occurred this afternoon involving several cars on North Grubb and Elida roads. Both the American Township Fire Department and the American Township Police Department were accompanied by the Ohio State Highway Patrol to sort out any damages on the scene. Few details were provided as authorities investigate the accident, but it is known that three people had to be transported to a nearby hospital.
A Findlay man and woman died from injuries from a crash between a minivan and pickup truck at the intersection of Township Road 190 and State Route 15.
A three-car accident in Shawnee Township sends an SUV into the side of a home. No one was injured in the crash that happened before noon at the intersection of Breese Road and Wapak Road. Shawnee township police said that the car ran the stop sign on Breese Road, striking the SUV, pushing it off the road, and eventually into the side of a house in the three thousand block of Wapak Road. A pickup truck was struck during the crash.
The 47% of the deer related crashes in Ohio between 2019-2023 happened in the months of October, November and December. Since 2019, there have been 109,507 deer involved crashes in Ohio.
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists of the increase in deer-involved crashes during this time of year. Since 2019, there have been 109,507 deer-involved crashes on Ohio roadways. While 95% of deer-involved crashes only resulted in property damage, 44 crashes were fatal and resulted in 45 deaths. Additionally, from 2019-2023, 47% of these crashes occurred in October, November and December, with 22% occurring in November alone. "Practicing safe driving habits and staying fully focused on the road increases your chances of spotting deer before it's too late," said Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent. "If you do strike a deer, prioritize your safety by moving to a secure location if possible, turning on your hazard lights and reporting the incident."
One person was transported to the hospital this evening following a three-vehicle crash between Lima and Spencerville. The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Fort Amanda and Grubb roads, with the Spencerville Fire and EMS along with the Ohio State Highway Patrol responding.