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NTSB Calls Ohio Turnpike Crash Avoidable With Electronic Tolls

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 12:51 AM UTC · How we work

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The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said the August 15, 2024 Ohio Turnpike crash was avoidable with electronic tolling.
An SUV slowed in the high-speed lane, entered the low-speed lane, and a truck-trailer collided with it.
Two SUV passengers died; the driver, another passenger, and the truck driver suffered serious injuries.
The board urged Ohio Turnpike to close low-speed lanes, adopt electronic tolling, add emergency access points, and enforce seat-belt use.

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The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said the August 15, 2024 Ohio Turnpike crash was avoidable with electronic tolling.
An SUV slowed in the high-speed lane, entered the low-speed lane, and a truck-trailer collided with it.
Two SUV passengers died; the driver, another passenger, and the truck driver suffered serious injuries.
The board urged Ohio Turnpike to close low-speed lanes, adopt electronic tolling, add emergency access points, and enforce seat-belt use.