Lorain woman killed, 3 children hurt in Ohio Turnpike crash on Friday
Summary
Car Crash Elyria Ohio in Elyria, Ohio: A 28‑year‑old Lorain woman, Najalee N. Rivera, was killed and three children (a 7‑year‑old boy, an 8‑year‑old girl and a 4‑year‑old girl) were injured in a Friday morning crash on the Ohio Turnpike at milepost 146.3 in Elyria Township. Rivera’s eastbound Toyota RAV4 drove off the right side of the roadway, struck a guardrail, and overturned; she was not wearing a seat belt and died at the scene. The children suffered non‑life‑threatening injuries and were taken by LifeCare ambulance to University Elyria Hospital. The highway was closed for three hours while authorities cleared the wreck, and the incident remains under investigation.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Najalee N. Rivera | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Injured |
Original reporting
Lorain woman killed, 3 children hurt in Ohio Turnpike crash on Friday