TOLEDO, Ohio — The names of the four victims killed in a miles-long crash on the Ohio Turnpike have been released by the Ohio State Highway Patrol
On Monday, the family of one of the victims shared more about the beloved wife and mother of two, with another on the way.
Julie Roth was killed in a pileup that spanned a portion of the Ohio Turnpike heading eastbound across Sandusky and Erie counties Friday afternoon. The 37-year-old nurse from Toledo was with her son and daughter, and pregnant with her third child, when her vehicle was one of 46 involved in the massive crash, family said.
Her 4-year-old daughter is recovering from internal bruising and a broken bone. Her 5-year-old son is hospitalized in Detroit with frostbite, broken bones and other injuries, described by family as being non-life-threatening.
Roth and her unborn child did not survive.
Her family released a statement, remembering Roth as a devoted mother.
“Julie was also a beloved wife, and a dedicated daughter, sister, aunt, and niece,” Roth’s family said. “She was an integral part of our family and we are devastated in her loss.”
Roth was in the process of writing a novel and enjoyed gardening and painting. In addition to being a nurse, she had a side business making chocolates and desserts called The Truffle Affair. She and her husband were looking forward to the birth of their third child due in spring, family said.
A GoFundMe set up by family had raised over $55,000 by Monday night for medical expenses and in support of Roth’s surviving children and her husband.
Donations can be made at this link or by clicking below.
Statement from the family of Julie Roth:
On December 23, 2022, Julie was involved in a multi-car accident on the Ohio Turnpike. Her two children were taken to Firelands Regional Medical Center where they received great care before being transported back to Toledo where they live. Unfortunately, Julie and her unborn child did not survive the accident. Her 4-year-old daughter has been released with some internal bruising and a broken bone. Her 5-year-old son is being treated in Detroit for frostbite, broken bones, and other non-life-threatening injuries.
Julie was a devoted mother to her two children and looking forward to their third child that was due this spring. Julie was also a beloved wife, and a dedicated daughter, sister, aunt, and niece. She was an integral part of our family and we are devastated in her loss. Outside of the home, Julie dedicated her life to helping others as a nurse, and enjoyed her side business, The Truffle Affair, making chocolates and other sweet treats for others. She was also a creative mind that loved painting and was in the process of writing her first novel, and was an avid gardener.
At this time we are asking for privacy as we grieve. Anyone who would like to support this family in covering medical expenses can do so here: https://gofund.me/5cd480f2