Pedestrian killed on Ohio Turnpike.

The Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash
involving a pedestrian. The crash occurred July 20 at approximately 10:43 p.m. on the
Ohio Turnpike near Interstate 475 in Springfield Township, Lucas County.
The preliminary investigation revealed a 2024 Ram 1500 pick up truck, operated by
Ashley L. Hartford, 40, Toledo, OH was traveling eastbound on the Ohio Turnpike.
Matthew T. Savord, 30, Toledo, OH was struck while walking across the eastbound lanes
of the Ohio Turnpike.
Savord succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene of the crash.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Springfield Township Fire
Department, Springfield Township EMS, Lucas County Coroners office and Bubba’s
towing and recovery LLC.