BOWLING GREEN – Troopers from the Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are currently investigating a three vehicle serious injury traffic crash that occurred in Bowling Green, Wood County.
At approximately 2:04 p.m. troopers were investigating an injury crash on southbound Interstate 75 near US Route 6 when traffic began to back up. Traffic was backed up to the Wooster Street exit when a southbound Nissan panel van, driven by Adam Beckman, 36, of Scott rear ended a stopped International semi tractor-trailer in the middle lane. The International semi tractor-trailer was driven by Roger Combs, 69, of Moorefield, WV. The Nissan panel van was then struck by a Chevrolet Spark, driven by Taherah Rainey, 24, of Toledo.
Beckman and Rainey sustained serious injuries. Rainey was transported by ground ambulance to Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center. Beckman was transported by ground ambulance to Wood County Hospital and then taken by air ambulance to Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center. Combs was not injured as a result of the crash.
Distracted driving is believed to be a factor in this crash. All vehicles sustained heavy damage and all motorists were wearing safety belts. The road was closed for approximately two hours while the scene was cleared.
The Bowling Green Post was assisted at the scene by the Bowling Green Police Division, Bowling Green Fire Division, VJ’s Towing, Wright’s Towing and the Ohio Department of Transportation.
For the safety of all on our roads, the Patrol reminds you to eliminate distractions while behind the wheel.
