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Toledo, OH – Two Killed in Truck Crash on I-280 near Front St.

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Toledo, OH (February 8, 2024) – Two people lost their lives following a motor vehicle accident on the Veterans’ Glass City Skyway bridge. The accident occurred just before 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 7.

According to reports from the Toledo Police Department, a semi-truck collided with a silver sedan on the southbound side of Interstate 280, approximately 100 yards south of the exit for Front Street. The Ohio Department of Transportation reported that the accident prompted the closure of all southbound lanes extending from Greenbelt Parkway back toward Front Street.

Two people involved in the accident were fatally injured. The victims were identified as 19-year-old Joslyn Jones and 30-year-old Jessee Petit. No other injuries were reported. Investigations are currently ongoing.

We offer our deepest sympathies to the families of Jessee Petit and Joslyn Jones.

Overhead view of a tractor-trailer driving down the middle lane of a highway with other cars nearby.Losing a loved one in a fatal collision is a heartbreaking tragedy that no family should have to endure. If you find yourself dealing with the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one due to a fatal collision, it is imperative that you seek legal representation immediately.

Our Ohio wrongful death lawyers at Merriman Legal, LLC understand the immense pain and suffering that comes with the loss of a loved one due to a fatal collision. For this reason, our Rapid Response team is dedicated to fighting for justice on behalf of your family by quickly gathering critical evidence in support of your claim. We will work hard to ensure that all available video footage is collected from the Ohio Department of Transportation and commercial businesses in the area of the accident. Our team will work tirelessly to ensure you have the strongest case possible to protect your rights.

Get started by calling our Ohio personal injury law firm at (216) 522-9000 as soon as possible so we can start building a strong case for your loved one’s justice. Let our skilled legal team help you navigate this difficult time and seek the closure and compensation your family deserves.

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