William F. Burgess, 45, killed after his SUv collides head-on with a tractor-trailer on State Route 104 near Grove City in Franklin County.
S.R. 104 Reopens In Southern Franklin Co. Following Fatal Crash.
Franklin County sheriff's deputies have reopened State Route 104 between Hiner Road and the Franklin County/Pickaway County line following a fatal crash Wednesday morning.
According to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the area of S.R. 104 at Hiner Road on a report of a crash between an SUV and a semi truck at about 7:50 a.m. Wednesday.
Investigators said it appeared that a Ford Explorer was traveling northbound and went left of center, causing a head-on collision with the semi.
Deputies say William F. Burgess, 45, of Columbus was pronounced dead at the scene.
It is unknown if drugs or alcohol is a factor.
The roadway reopened shortly after 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the sheriff's office.
This crash remains under investigation.
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