A Marysville man reportedly sustained life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly after 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, on U.S. Route 33 just south of County Road 87. (Note: A previous web story had an incorrect date for the crash).
Lavern L. Schroyer, 70, was transported by Indian Lake EMS to a waiting mobile intensive care unit along S.R. 235 in Champaign County, which then transported him to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, troopers of the Marysville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol report.
Troopers said Schroyer was operating a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe sport utility vehicle southeast on U.S. 33 when his vehicle failed to stop in time and struck the rear of a 2009 Kenworth semi tractor-trailer that was stopped in traffic because of a separate nearby crash.
The semi’s driver, David S. Jones, 51, of Galloway, did not report any injuries.
Shroyer reportedly was alert and talking with first responders at the scene.
The drivers each were wearing seat belts. Alcohol is not suspected as a crash factor.
Troopers were assisted by Logan County Sheriff’s deputies, Washington Township police, Indian Joint Fire District, Lakeview Fire Department, Lakeview EMS, Wren’s Towing, Englewood Towing and Logan County ODOT.