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Semi driver killed in crash on Ohio Turnpike

Police say the driver went off the road in her semi, hit a guardrail and overturned. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

MAUMEE WTOL) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on the Ohio Turnpike.

The crash happened around 4:45 a.m. Tuesday morning on the eastbound side of the turnpike near mile marker 60 in Maumee.

Police say 52-year-old Sharon Melichar of Illinois went off the road in her semi, hit a guardrail and overturned.

Police say Melichar suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say she was not wearing a seat belt. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor.

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