Two people were transported to Grant Hospital in critical condition after a pickup crossed the center line and struck their SUV on State Route 665 east of Hibbs Road on Thursday, Oct. 8, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
A 2012 maroon Dodge 1500 pickup truck heading eastbound crossed the center line and struck a white 2024 Hyundai SUV traveling westbound at about 12:04 p.m., according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. The impact pushed the Hyundai onto the guardrail.
The Hyundai's driver and passenger were transported in critical condition to Grant Hospital in critical condition by Jackson Township Fire medics. The Dodge driver, the pickup's only occupant, was also transported to Grant Hospital. The release did not specify the Dodge driver’s condition.
Franklin County Sheriff Dallas Baldwin said the Crash Investigation Unit is continuing to investigate. The agency has not said what caused the Dodge to cross the center line.
The sheriff’s office said the crash remains under investigation.
Anyone with information can call the Crash Investigation Unit at 614-525-6113.
