MILTON TOWNSHIP — An Ashland woman was killed Thursday night after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 42 in Milton Township, according to an Ohio State Highway Patrol press release from the Ashland Post.
Gail Anne Moore, 77, of Ashland, was pronounced deceased at the scene, the Patrol stated.
The incident took place on U.S. 42 near State Route 603 in Ashland County at approximately 6:50 p.m. The road was closed for approximately three hours after the crash.
According to the Patrol, a maroon 2003 Honda CRV was southwest on U.S. 42, south of S.R. 603. A blue 2022 Peterbuilt semi truck and flatbed trailer was turning left from a private drive onto U.S. 42 and began to drive northeast.
The Honda CRV struck the left rear of the trailer which was partially in the southwest lane.
The driver of the Peterbuilt semi-truck, Glenn Dale Snead, 60, of Noblesville, Indiana was not injured.
Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash. Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor.
The crash remains under investigation and charges are pending review by the Ashland Municipal Court.
Assisting at the scene were the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Ashland City Fire and EMS, Ashland Coroner’s Office and Bate’s Garage & Towing.