LIBERTY, OH (July 15, 2025) – Multiple people were injured Monday afternoon in a crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle on Interstate 80 in Trumbull County, according to local authorities.
Accident Details: The crash occurred on I-80 westbound beyond the US-62/SR-7 interchange. According to dispatchers, the collision involved a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle. The car flipped into the median, and emergency crews had to extricate the occupants from the overturned vehicle.
The vehicle’s occupants were transported to the hospital with injuries. Their current conditions have not been released. The driver of the semi-truck sustained minor injuries.
The crash caused significant traffic backups as crews worked to clear the scene. The Ohio Department of Transportation later confirmed that all lanes have since reopened.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. In truck collisions involving passenger vehicles, investigators typically review speed, lane changes, driver attentiveness, and road conditions to determine fault.
Victims of truck-related crashes often face serious injuries, extended medical care, and financial loss. Depending on the outcome of the investigation, injured parties may have legal options to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.
We send our best wishes for recovery to all those injured in this collision.
Source: WKBN News