Truck crashes into bridge in Medina County, causing road closures: OSHP

HARRISVILLE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WJW) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating after a truck crashed into an overhead bridge in Medina County Friday afternoon.

The crash happened just after 3 p.m. on U.S. Route 224 near the U.S. 42 ramp in Harrisville Township.

According to state troopers, a 2006 Kenworth T6 Series tractor-trailer carrying an oversize load was heading east on 224 when it hit a sign and the bridge deck of the U.S. 42 overpass.

The driver, 43-year-old Deshawn Johnson of Texas, wasn’t injured.

“Through the investigation, it was deemed that Johnson was off his ODOT approved permit travel route and to also not have a lead vehicle with a height sensing device,” ODOT said in a press release.

Johnson faces charged including reckless operation, a permit violation and over dimension.

After an examination, inspectors confirmed the bridge suffered “significant damage” in the crash, according to OSHP.

Both roadways are closed indefinitely until further inspections and repairs can be done.

Lodi Fire and Rescue shared a photo of the bridge on Facebook , stating that ODOT crews will re-evaluate the damage on Monday.

The crash remains under investigation at this time.

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