October 26, 2024

Semi truck hits Beard Road overpass on Ohio Turnpike

Steve Smith

On October 23, a semi truck struck an overpass on the Ohio Turnpike in Springfield Township, Ohio, leaving its load on the shoulder.

Details of the crash: The incident occurred around 2 p.m. in the westbound lanes at the Beard Road overpass. The impact dislodged cargo from the trailer, according to Fox8 News.

This isn't the first time for the Beard Road overpass—it was recently repaired from another similar collision.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently looking into what caused the crash.

These incidents highlight ongoing challenges for truckers in navigating repaired infrastructure.

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