Elida Man Killed in Semi Crash on I-75 in Allen County

An Elida man was killed in a crash involving a semi on I-75 in Allen County Tuesday morning.

According to a release from the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 65 year old David Jackson lost control of the semi while traveling north on 75.

The vehicle went off the right side of the road and struck the Bible Road overpass.

Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Lima Post was assisted by Bath Township Fire and EMS, Miller Auto, Allen County Coroner’s Office, and the Ohio Department of Transportation.