Crime & Safety
Driver Loses Control Of Car, Hits Tree In Westlake
Police said the driver was not hurt. Investigators do not believe alcohol played a role in the crash.
WESTLAKE, OH — A sedan crashed into a tree near I-90 west and Crocker Road in Westlake, police announced.
The accident happened at 7 a.m. on Jan. 11. The car went off the roadway and into the treeline of I-90 west. Several people witnessed the crash and called 911.
When police arrived, they confirmed the driver was not badly hurt and then investigated what caused the accident.
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According to police, the sedan changed lanes on I-90 and hit a semi-truck from behind. The driver then lost control of the vehicle and rolled into the trees.
Alcohol was not a suspected factor in the crash, investigators aid.
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