1 Killed, 2 Injured in Fulton County Car Accident
The three-vehicle crash happened about 7 a.m. Wednesday at U.S. 20 and County Road 23 in Gorham Township.
One person was killed and two others were hurt in a three-vehicle car crash at U.S. 20 and County Road 23 in Gorham Township, Fulton County, on Wednesday, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
How the Three-Vehicle U.S. 20 Crash Unfolded
The collision happened at about 7 a.m. at the intersection. Troopers identified the driver of a 2014 Nissan Altima as Kurt Burgard, 28, of Blissfield, Michigan, and said he was heading north on County Road 23 when an eastbound 2018 Chevrolet Silverado struck his car. The pickup's driver was Robert Hooks, Jr., 64, of Fayette, Ohio, and the Silverado then left the road and flipped over in a field.
The impact pushed Burgard's car across into westbound traffic on U.S. 20, and a 2018 Honda Odyssey minivan hit it there. The minivan's driver was Leah Salter, 47, of Lyons, Ohio. Burgard's car then came to rest in a field northeast of the intersection.
The patrol said Burgard was thrown from his car and was pronounced dead at the scene. Hooks was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital in Toledo, where he was treated for serious injuries. Salter had minor injuries and did not go to a hospital.
What the Highway Patrol Is Still Reviewing
Troopers are still investigating the crash. No charges have been announced.
Police often ask witnesses to come forward in the days after a crash. Even a small detail from someone who saw it can help fill in the picture.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- thevillagereporter.com, “Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Toledo Post Investigating Fatal Crash In Fulton County”
- shelbynewsreporter.substack.com, “Motorist killed in 3-vehicle crash along U.S. 20”
- toledoblade.com, “Michigan man killed in Fulton County crash”
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