Northwood Woman Honored with ‘Saved by the Belt’ Award After Surviving Ohio Crash

Northwood Woman Honored with ‘Saved by the Belt’ Award After Surviving Ohio Crash

FREMONT, Ohio — A resident of Northwood in northwest Ohio was celebrated on Tuesday with a special state recognition for making it through a serious car accident last month, thanks to buckling up. Amy Craun was given the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s (OSHP) “Saved by the Belt” award after escaping major injuries in a September 11 collision in southwestern Sandusky County.

“Amy stands as a vivid example of how seatbelts can save lives,” OSHP Sgt. Matthew Davis noted in a press release. “Buckling up should be a habit for every single trip, no exceptions.”

As part of the honor, Craun also got a commemorative license plate. The award program, developed by the OSHP and the Ohio Department of Public Safety, highlights those who wisely choose to wear seatbelts in potentially deadly situations. OSHP data shows that 482 people lost their lives in Ohio traffic accidents last year because they weren’t using available seatbelts.