SALEM, Ohio — One person is dead and two others are injured after a crash in Salem Township Thursday, according to the Lebanon Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
In a release, OSHP said troopers were dispatched to the scene of the crash on US 22/3 at Middleboro Road in Salem Township just before 11:30 a.m. Thursday.
An investigation found that a Toyota Camry was driving northbound on Middleboro Road, and a Dodge Ram 1500 was driving westbound on US 22/3. The driver of the Camry did not yield and was hit by the Dodge.
The Dodge then traveled off the right side of the roadway, re-entered the roadway and came to a stop in the roadway. The Camry traveled off the left side of the roadway.
The 86-year-old driver of the Camry was taken to TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital with serious injuries.
The 87-year-old passenger in the Camry, identified as Jerrold Rajewski, was taken to Miami Valley Hospital, where he died as a result of his injuries.
The driver of the Dodge was taken to TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
OSHP said no charges have been filed at this time and the crash remains under investigation.
