PENFIELD, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol says one person is dead following a crash in Lorain County Thursday evening.

Troopers say the victim was driving their Hyundai Santa Fe westbound on state Route 18 in Penfield Township when they went left of center and struck an eastbound Freightliner box truck near Indian Hollow Road around 7:20 p.m. The Hyundai driver died from their injuries at the scene; their identity has not yet been released.

The truck driver was taken to the hospital, but their injuries are believed to be minor.

According to officials, Route 18 remains closed at this time between Indiana Hollow and Foster Roads. Detours have been set up for drivers in the area.

The crash is currently under investigation.

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