Two injured as two semis collide on Ohio 18

TOWNSEND TOWNSHIP — Both drivers were injured Monday morning in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Ohio 18 and Greenwich Milan Towline Road (Ohio 601). William Atkinson, 45, of Goodwater, Alabama, was driving a 2020 Kenworth semi northbound on Greenwich Milan Townline Road. Todd McConnell, 48, of West Salem, Ohio, was driving a 2003 International semi eastbound on Ohio 18. Atkinson failed to yield from a stop sign and was struck in the trailer by McConnell's semi. Atkinson's truck and trailer turned over onto its right side in the intersection spilling its load of lime. McConnell's semi came to rest in the middle of the intersection. Both drivers were transported from the scene to Fisher-Titus Medical Center with incapacitating injuries. Both drivers were wearing their seat belts. Wilcox Towing and Interstate Towing responded to remove the semi-trucks Alcohol and drug usage is not a factor in the crash. The intersection was closed for several hours. Assisting on scene were Huron County Sheriff's Office, Townsend Township Fire Department, Norwalk Fire Department, Citizens EMS, North Central EMS, Ohio Department of Transportation, Huron County EMA, Wilcox Towing and Interstate Towing. Atkinson was charged with a stop sign violation, according to Sgt. Jason DeMuth of the state highway patrol.