Town and Country Fire District Lt. Philip M. Wigal, 35, was killed in the line of duty at a Wayne County crash site on April 11, 2022, OSHP confirmed.
WAYNE COUNTY, Ohio - According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a firefighter from the Town and Country Fire District was killed during a multi-vehicle crash Monday on I-71 South near Route 301.The Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper who was injured was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The crash involved a commercial vehicle striking a fire truck, patrol car, and another car involved in a prior accident, according to Sgt. Ray Santiago of the Ohio Highway Patrol. According to the Town & Country Fire District Chief Adam Hory, Lieutenant Philip M. Wigal began his career with the Town & Country Fire District in August of 2006 as a part-time firefighter. In 2011, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and in May of 2014, he was hired full-time.
As of 7 p.m., one lane of traffic has been opened while the right two lanes will remain closed, according to the Ohio Department of Traffic . One lane of traffic is now open on I-71 southbound in Wayne County. The right 2 lanes will remain closed.
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