A crash involving a Lorain County plow truck and a minivan was reported early Monday morning as the county remained under a Level 2 Snow Emergency.
According to information released by FOX 8, the crash occurred at approximately 5 a.m. along South Broadway and Cooper Foster Park Road in Lorain County. The incident involved a county plow truck and a minivan. No additional details about how the crash occurred have been released.
At this time, it has not been confirmed whether anyone was injured. Authorities have not released information regarding the identities of those involved, whether medical treatment was required, or if any citations were issued. The cause of the crash has also not been made public.
The crash comes amid ongoing winter weather conditions across Lorain County. As of Monday, the county remains under a Level 2 Snow Emergency, which advises motorists to use caution and discourages unnecessary travel. County officials have stated that road maintenance crews continue to work to keep primary routes passable.
Sheriff Jack M. Hall addressed public concerns Monday regarding snow emergency levels, explaining that Lorain County’s decision to remain at Level 2 was based on factors including snowfall totals, visibility, wind conditions, and reports from road maintenance crews and law enforcement. Hall noted that while conditions are not perfect, roadways were considered passable at the time of the decision.
Officials emphasized that snow emergency levels are determined by roadway conditions and the ability of crews to maintain major routes, not solely by snowfall totals or comparisons to neighboring counties. Erie and Huron counties, which declared Level 3 Snow Emergencies, have more rural roadways and fewer resources for snow removal, according to Hall.
Authorities continue to monitor weather conditions and road conditions across the county. Residents are encouraged to check with their employers regarding work travel and to avoid unnecessary driving when possible. Officials say updates will be provided if conditions change.
This story will be updated if additional information about the crash becomes available.