The crash was initially reported at 4:48 p.m. in Turtlecreek Township.
The crash involved eight total vehicles, including a semi truck, four SUVs and three cars. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but the OSHP said that six of the vehicles became disabled in the road, while one SUV went off the side of the road and the semi truck flipped over onto the concrete median, the OSHP said.
Judy Ashley, 58, of Middletown, was taken to Atrium Medical Center, where she died of her wounds.
The driver of the semi truck was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, and two others sustained serious injuries.
Three more people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, while one person had minor injuries and refused treatment at the scene.
State troopers said they were assisted on scene by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, Monroe Police Department, Turtlecreek Twp Fire Department & EMS, Middletown Fire Department & EMS, Joint Emergency Medical Services, Ohio Department of Transportation and Sandy’s Towing.
No charges have been filed at this time.
We are working to learn more and will update this story with any new information.
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