Woman killed, 3 children injured in rollover crash on Ohio Turnpike in Elyria
Summary
Car Crash Elyria Ohio in Elyria, Ohio: A 28‑year‑old Lorain woman, Najalee N. Rivera, was killed when her Toyota RAV4 rolled over on the eastbound Ohio Turnpike near milepost 146.3 in Elyria Township at about 11:54 a.m. The vehicle left the right side of the roadway, struck a guardrail and overturned, and Rivera was not wearing a seat belt. Three children—a 7‑year‑old boy, an 8‑year‑old girl, and a 4‑year‑old girl—were injured but not life‑threatened; they were taken to University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center by LifeCare ambulance. The eastbound roadway was closed for about three hours while crews cleared the scene, and the crash remains under investigation.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Najalee N. Rivera | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Injured |
Original reporting
Woman killed, 3 children injured in rollover crash on Ohio Turnpike in Elyria