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Perry Township, OH (April 16, 2026) – A Lisbon woman died following a two-vehicle crash in Perry Township, Columbiana County. The collision occurred on Tuesday, April 15, shortly after 2:30 p.m. on State Route 173.
Shirley Rill, 78, of Salem, was driving a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee when she crossed the center line and struck a 2013 Nissan Rogue head-on. The Rogue was driven by Chelsea Miller, 35, of Lisbon.
Miller was taken to the hospital, where she died from her injuries. Rill also suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment. SR-173 was closed while emergency units worked to clear the scene but has since reopened. The crash remains under investigation, and additional details will be released as they become available. Our sincere condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Chelsea Miller.
What Drivers in Ohio Should Know About Left-of-Center Crashes
A left-of-center crash happens when a vehicle drifts or turns into the lane of oncoming traffic. These collisions are among the most severe on two-lane roads because both vehicles are typically moving toward each other at the time of impact. The combined force makes serious injury or death far more likely than in many other crash types.
On rural state routes in Ohio, like those running through Columbiana County, there are no physical barriers separating opposing traffic. That means a vehicle that crosses the center line has almost nothing to stop it from reaching oncoming drivers. Factors such as driver distraction, a sudden medical event, or fatigue can all cause a vehicle to leave its lane without any warning to others on the road.
