Dec 19, 2024
VAN WERT, Ohio (WANE) A truck driver died Wednesday evening after the rig he was driving collided with another semi that pulled into his path at an intersection in Van Wert County according to a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash took place at approximately 6:16 p.m. where State Route 49 intersects U.S. 30 west of the city of Van Wert. Investigators determined that a semi driven by Amie Marie Cook, 31, of New Albany, Indiana was going south on State Route 49. She stopped at the stop sign, and then began to cross the westbound lanes of U.S. 30. Blane William Williamson, 64, of Kendallville, Indiana was driving his semi in the left lane of westbound U.S. 30. His rig hit the trailer of Cook's semi. Williamson was pronounced dead at the scene by the Van Wert County Coroner. Cook was treated at the scene. The news release indicated the investigation is ongoing. Multiple agencies assisted the Ohio state Highway Patrol, including the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, Convoy Fire & EMS, Payne Fire & EMS, the Ohio Department of Transportation, Van Wert County EMA, Van Wert County Coroner’s Office, CERT and Hague’s Towing and Repair.
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