78-Year-Old Woman Killed in Head-On Crash on US 20 in Fulton County
The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on US 20 near County Road 7 in Amboy Township, Fulton County. The crash occurred on March 2, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.
A 2007 Peterbilt semi, driven by Charles Rose, age 34 of Wolcottville, Indiana, was eastbound on US 20. A 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan, driven by Linda Rufenacht, age 78 of Archbold, Ohio, was westbound on US 20 and drove left of center striking Mr. Rose.
Mrs. Rufenacht was pronounced deceased on scene. Mr. Rose claimed no injury. Safety belts were in use at the time of the crash. Impairment does not appear to be a factor in the crash.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio Department of Transportation, and Metamora Amboy Fire Department.
The roadway was shut down for 4 hours, and is now open. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to look ahead and stay focused on driving, maintain a following distance of at least three seconds, adhere to posted speed limits, always wear a safety belt and never drive impaired. The crash remains under investigation.
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