Wayne County, OH : 1 dead after fiery crash in Wayne County on Friday, 15th December 2023

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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