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Trooper Hurt in Wrong-Way Crash
5 Jul
Summary
- A state trooper was injured by a wrong-way driver.
- The incident occurred on U.S. Route 30 on Saturday night.
- The highway is closed in both directions due to the crash.
An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was injured Saturday night when their patrol car was struck by a wrong-way driver on U.S. Route 30 in East Liverpool. The incident occurred around 8:15 p.m., prompting an immediate response from law enforcement.
The trooper sustained minor injuries in the collision. The condition of the driver operating the wrong-way vehicle remains unknown at this time. Authorities have closed a significant section of U.S. Route 30 to facilitate the investigation and ensure public safety.
The affected closure spans from State Route 170 in Calcutta to the Chester exit. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, seeking to understand how it occurred and the status of the individual responsible for driving against traffic.
