A two-car rollover Saturday morning at the intersection of state Route 608 and Chardon-Windsor Road in Claridon Township killed one person and injured two others, according to law enforcement.
A two-car rollover Saturday morning at the intersection of state Route 608 and Chardon-Windsor Road in Claridon Township killed one person and injured two others, according to law enforcement.
At 9:11 a.m. Aug. 16, the Chardon Fire Department was dispatched to a rollover crash with entrapment at the intersection, said Fire Chief Justin Geiss in a statement.
“While enroute, Burton and Hambden fire departments were called for mutual aid. Upon arrival, crews found two vehicles with heavy damage,” Geiss said. “Two of the victims self-extricated and a third was still in the vehicle. Two patients were transported to (University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center) and a third was pronounced dead at the scene.”
The cause of the crash is being investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Geiss said, adding the Chardon Fire Department has been working closely with the Ohio Department of Transportation District 12, the Geauga County Engineer’s Office and Claridon Township Trustees concerning this intersection.
“Following the last fatal accident at this location, all representatives met and discussed options to make this intersection safer,” Geiss said in his statement, adding that according to ODOT representatives, the intersection is scheduled to become a four-way stop in six to eight weeks.
“The health, safety and wellness of our residents and all who visit is and shall remain our top priority,” the chief said. “Our condolences go out to all those involved in today’s tragic incident.”


 



 
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