BREAKING | Speeding Cadillac Driver on I-75 Smashes Into Vehicle, 6 Hospitalized, Teen Girl Life-Threatening Injuries

Perrysburg Township, Ohio (June 22, 2026) – Six people were hospitalized, including a teenage girl with life-threatening injuries, following a crash on Interstate 75 in Wood County on Sunday morning.

According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), the incident occurred around 11 a.m. near milepost 195 in Perrysburg Township. Authorities are still investigating the cause.

Crash Details

Preliminary reports indicate that a vehicle driven by a 51-year-old man from Perrysburg was involved, along with a second vehicle occupied by an Illinois man, a 47-year-old woman, and two teenage girls (ages 16 and 13).

• The 16-year-old girl sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
• The other five individuals — including the Perrysburg driver, his 43-year-old male passenger from Maumee, the Illinois driver, the 47-year-old woman, and the 13-year-old girl — suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were also hospitalized.

No fatalities have been reported. Troopers have not released further details on the sequence of events, weather conditions, or whether speed, distraction, or impairment played a role. The investigation remains ongoing.

Impact on Traffic

The crash caused significant delays on I-75 in the area. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes during the response and cleanup. Northbound and/or southbound lanes were impacted depending on the exact location near the busy Perrysburg corridor, which sees heavy traffic between Toledo and points south.

Safety Reminder

This incident highlights the dangers of highway travel, especially in areas with construction or high traffic volumes common along I-75 in northwest Ohio. Authorities urge drivers to remain alert, maintain safe following distances, and avoid distractions.

The Fostoria Free Press will provide updates as more information becomes available from the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

This report is compiled from statements by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and local news sources.