Youngstown, OH – A single-vehicle crash on Interstate 680 in Youngstown left one driver seriously injured, prompting a swift response from the Ohio State Highway Patrol that officials say may have saved a life.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a trooper from the Canfield Post was the first responder on scene after being alerted by a passing good Samaritan. The crash occurred on I-680 within Youngstown city limits in Mahoning County. Authorities did not immediately release the exact cause of the crash or the condition of the driver beyond confirming serious injuries.
Body camera footage released this week shows the trooper calmly assisting the injured driver in the moments following the crash while additional emergency units arrived. The video captures the trooper providing reassurance, assessing injuries, and maintaining control of the scene as police lights illuminate the highway.
“This is what being a first responder is all about,” the Ohio State Highway Patrol said in a statement. “Being the calm in the chaos and delivering care when someone needs it most.”
The agency emphasized that incidents like this underscore the importance of rapid intervention during roadway emergencies, particularly on high-speed interstates like I-680. Traffic impacts related to the crash were not detailed, but drivers in the area were urged to slow down and move over when approaching emergency scenes.
Officials also used the incident to highlight recruitment efforts, encouraging those interested in public service to consider careers with the Highway Patrol.
No additional details about the driver’s identity or current medical condition were released as of publication. The crash remains under investigation.
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