FULTON COUNTY, OHIO, Ohio — The Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that claimed the life of a Tiffin man on the Ohio Turnpike in Fulton County on Wednesday morning.
The crash happened around 9:20 a.m. near milepost 24.6 in Franklin Township.
According to the patrol, a 2001 Ford Ranger driven by 58-year-old Rouyn M. Alda of Temecula, California, was westbound on Interstate 80 when he lost control of his vehicle in inclement weather. The vehicle struck a guardrail before entering the median and overturning.
The passenger, 58-year-old James S. Botton of Tiffin, was ejected from the vehicle. Botton's injuries were fatal.
Alda had injuries that were not life-threatening and he was transported by ground ambulance to Fulton County Health Center.
Safety belts were not being used properly. Alcohol is not believed to have been a factor in the crash.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by Fulton County EMS, Archbold Fire/EMS, Fayette Gorham Fire/EMS, and Ohio Turnpike Maintenance.
