Seneca Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Norwalk Post is currently investigating a one vehicle, fatal crash that occurred today, January 31, 2023 at approximately 2:42 P.M. The crash occurred on State Route 53 near milepost 5, Seneca Township, Seneca County.
Terrance Joachim, age 62, from Tiffin, Ohio was driving a 2021 white International semi, south on State Route 53 near milepost 5. Mr. Joachim traveled off the right side of the road and struck a guardrail. The vehicle then crossed back over the left side of the roadway and overturned.
Mr. Joachim was wearing his seatbelt, but was trapped inside the vehicle. He was extricated by mechanical means by the Sycamore Fire Department. Mr. Joachim sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash.
Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, Seneca County EMS, Sycamore Fire Department, Seneca County Coroner, Ohio Department of Transportation, and John’s Towing.