A Chrysler PT Cruiser was traveling east on US 33 when it went off the left side of the road for an unknown reason.
FRANKLIN, Ohio – One person is in critical condition following a crash early Saturday morning in southeast Franklin County.
According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 1:15 a.m. in the area of US 33 between Ebright and Bixby roads in Madison.
A Chrysler PT Cruiser was traveling east on US 33 when it went off the left side of the road for an unknown reason. The PT Cruiser hit a guardrail and its engine was detached from the rest of the vehicle.
The sheriff’s office says the PT Cruiser went back onto the road and was struck by a Mercedes C300. Both vehicles stopped, continued eastbound on US 33 and pulled over to the right side of the road.
A Ford Fusion traveling eastbound on US 33 struck the engine, which separated from the PT Cruiser.
The driver of the PT Cruiser was taken to Mount Carmel East Hospital in critical condition. People who were in other cars received minor injuries and were not hospitalized.
The road is still closed at this time.
The investigation into the crash continues.
Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Franklin County Accident Investigation Unit at (614) 525-6113.
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