Fatal commercial vehicle crash on Ohio Turnpike Sunday.

The Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal
crash involving two commercial vehicles. The crash occurred on August 4, 2024 at 7:35
p.m. on the Ohio Turnpike near State Route 108 in Dover Township, Fulton County.
The preliminary investigation revealed a Freightliner semi operated by Anvar Azimov, age
40, of Philadelphia, PA, was traveling westbound on the Ohio Turnpike. A Freightliner
semi operated by Nikola Dobprosavljevic, age 39, of Lewisville, TX, was traveling
eastbound on the Ohio Turnpike when his left front tire blew. Dobprosavljevic crossed the
grass median and struck Azimov head on. After impact, Dobprosavljevic’s Freightliner
overturned.
Azimov succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene of the crash. Dobprosavljevic sustained
minor injuries and was treated at the scene. Both drivers were wearing seat belts at the
time of the crash.
The westbound lanes of the Ohio Turnpike were closed for approximately four hours. The
crash remains under investigation.