Truck crash

Truck crash

LEAVITTSBURG

A tractor trailer overturned Saturday on the state Route 5 westbound ramp in Warren Township, injuring the driver and spilling a load of steel furnace coke that caused authorities to close the ramp for about 21/2 hours.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Warren post reported it occurred at 10:10 p.m. because the driver was going too fast, causing the truck to overturn.

Keith Elliott, 57, of Leavittsburg, was trapped in the cab. He was cut out of the cab by the Warren Township Fire Department and taken to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries including a broken arm, the patrol said.

Assisting Warren Township firefighters were the Warren Township police, Champion Township firefighters, and the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Warren man killed

Sarasota, Fla.

Milton C. Hunter, 82, of Warren was killed shortly after noon Thursday on Interstate 75 just north of state Route 72 in Sarasota County, Fla.

The Florida Highway Patrol report said Hunter was traveling north in the center lane of I-75 when he crashed into tire debris, causing him to lose control of his car, which overturned on the grass shoulder of the road and came to rest on its roof.

Hunter, the sole occupant of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene from crash injuries, according to the Florida patrol.

Association to meet

COLUMBIANA

Columbiana County Antique Tractor Association will meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 16 at North Georgetown Fire Hall.

There will be a special discussion on changing the tire size in heavier weight classes. Anyone interested in antique tractor pulling is encouraged to attend.

The first pull for the 2016 season will take place April 23. All pulls take place at Mile Branch Grange, 495 Knox School Road, Alliance. Mile Branch has two pulling tracks, plenty of bleacher seating and a concession stand. For information, call 330-310-5413, 330-814-7245, or visit the website at www.ccata.squarespace.com or facebook CCATA Tractor Pullers.