SANDUSKY COUNTY, Ohio — Four people tragically lost their lives yesterday in a nearly 50-car pileup along the Ohio Turnpike.
Authorities say the deadly crash occurred Friday afternoon along Interstate 80 between Route 53 and Route 4 in Sandusky County.
Sgt. Ryan Purpura of the Ohio Highway Patrol said in a social media post, “Four people lost their lives, and several more were injured.” Purpura went on to say, “This is a stark reminder of what could happen when you get behind the wheel and try to drive in bad weather conditions.”
🚨10:30 p.m. UPDATE: This crash will remain under investigation. #OhioTurnpikeMP106Crash pic.twitter.com/1Ja6A5gqP0
— OSHP_NWOhio (@OSHP_NWOhio) December 24, 2022
The names of those killed or injured have not been released at this time.
Officials with the patrol say the crash remains under investigation.
