A three-vehicle chain-reaction crash shut down State Route 117 for about an hour Friday afternoon, sending three people to area hospitals.
According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened just before 2 p.m. when a 2001 Ford F-350, driven by 32-year-old Jeffery Brewer of Lakeview, rear-ended a 2002 Ford F-150 driven by 18-year-old Xavier Schwer of Lakeview.
The impact pushed Schwer’s truck into a 2016 Jeep Patriot driven by 35-year-old Joshua Emerick of Zanesville.
Schwer was transported by BMRT EMS to Mary Rutan Hospital with suspected minor injuries.
Two passengers in his vehicle were also hurt: 18-year-old Chasetan Danies of Lakeview was taken to Lima Memorial Hospital with suspected serious injuries, while a 16-year-old female was transported to Mary Rutan with suspected minor injuries.
Brewer and Emerick were not injured.
Brewer was cited for assured clear distance ahead.
All three vehicles sustained disabling damage and were towed from the scene.
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Update: Shortly after 3 PM, State Route 117 reopened for traffic.
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The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says a three-vehicle crash shut down State Route 117 near Long Island at Indian Lake Friday afternoon.
Deputies report the roadway was closed shortly after 2 p.m. as emergency crews responded to the scene.
The road is closed between State Route 273 and State Route 235.
At least one person was transported by EMS to Lima Memorial Hospital with injuries.
Two other victims were also transported to area hospitals with injuries.
Drivers in the area experienced delays as traffic was rerouted.
Officials have not released the names of those involved or details on the extent of injuries.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
This is a developing story.
Check back for details as they become available.
