Two transported to hospital after car strikes railroad crossing, goes airborne

MILAN – Two individuals were transported to the hospital Monday evening following a single-vehicle crash on Strecker Road.

According to a report from the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred when a 2022 Toyota Corolla was driving eastbound, when it began to lose control. The car struck a railroad crossing, which sent it airborne. The Toyota exited the roadway to the right and rolled over before coming to rest.

The driver, a 20-year-old man, and a passenger, a 17-year-old girl, were transported to Firelands Regional Medical Center by North Central EMS for injuries they sustained in the crash.

Deputies charged the driver with failure to control.

This article was written by Nate Hinners. Contact Nate at nhinners@huroninsider.com.