WAUSEON, Fulton County, Ohio, Nov. 9, 2026 — A two-vehicle crash on US 20 in Fulton County's Chesterfield Twp left a Bryan woman with serious injuries on Friday night, November 6, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol's Toledo post. A second person, a truck driver, was also hurt.
The crash happened around 11:04 p.m. near milepost 11. A 41 year old Bryan woman was reportedly driving a 2014 Buick Enclave eastbound on US 20 when her vehicle crossed left of center and collided head-on with a westbound tractor trailer. The truck's driver, a 65 year old man from Sterling, Ill., was behind the wheel of the tractor trailer at the time.
The Bryan woman was flown by Mercy Health Life Flight air ambulance to Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. The truck driver was taken by ground ambulance to Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon with what the Patrol described as minor injuries.
US 20 was shut down for about four hours while crews cleared the scene. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office, Fulton County EMS, the Morenci, Mich. Fire Department, Mercy Life Flight and a towing crew from KK Collision assisted at the site.
The crash remained under investigation as of Saturday, November 7. We hope everyone who was hurt makes a speedy recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is distracted driving a serious risk on highways like US 20?
Even a few seconds off the road at highway speed can let a vehicle drift across the center line, which is enough to cause a head-on collision with oncoming traffic.
How do road and weather conditions play into crashes like this one?
Darkness, wet pavement or fog can make it harder for a driver to notice they've drifted out of their lane, and reaction time narrows sharply at nighttime highway speeds.
What should someone do right after being in a car crash?
Call 911, stay as still as possible if hurt, move to a safe spot if the vehicle is drivable, and exchange information with the other driver once it's safe to do so.
Where do most serious traffic crashes tend to happen?
Rural two-lane highways like US 20 see a high share of serious crashes because of higher speeds and the risk of head-on collisions when a vehicle crosses the center line.
