Perry Twp., OH (May 19, 2026) – A woman died Monday morning following a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck at the intersection of State Route 344 and Cunningham Rd in Perry Township.
According to reports, the crash occurred around 10 a.m. when a car driven by 58-year-old Yolanda Medina Matos of Campbell failed to yield at a stop sign as it entered the intersection. The vehicle was then struck by an oncoming semi-truck.
Authorities said the impact caused serious damage to both vehicles. Emergency units responded to the scene and transported both drivers to a hospital for treatment. Matos later died from her injuries.
The driver of the semi-truck, a 51-year-old man from Salem, was taken to a hospital as a precaution. Officials said he did not appear to have any serious injuries.
The roadway was impacted for a period of time while crews assisted at the scene and documented the crash. Traffic flow was later restored after the vehicles were cleared from the intersection.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as they become available. We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.
What Is Commonly Examined in Stop-Sign Intersection Crashes?
Crashes at stop-controlled intersections are often reviewed to determine whether drivers fully stopped and checked for oncoming traffic before entering the roadway. Investigators typically analyze vehicle positions, sightlines, and roadway markings to understand how the collision developed.
In collisions involving larger vehicles such as semi-trucks, impact force and speed can significantly affect the severity of injuries. Damage patterns on both vehicles may help establish the direction each was traveling and whether either driver attempted an evasive maneuver.
Weather, visibility, and traffic conditions are also commonly reviewed. Even when only one driver appears injured or at fault, investigators often reconstruct the timing of entry into the intersection to determine how the crash sequence occurred.
