An Amherst man has been reported dead following a single-car crash in Huron County. The Ohio State Highway Patrol identified the deceased as 35-year-old Daniel Palko. According to cleveland.com, the accident occurred Thursday evening when Palko's 2016 Ford Focus veered off the road while heading south on Ohio Route 60 in Wakeman Township, near Auster Road. The vehicle subsequently struck a concrete culvert, causing it to become airborne and collide with several trees, which resulted in Palko being ejected from the car.
In their report, authorities suggested that both speed and alcohol could have played roles in the tragic incident. The crash occurred at approximately 7:47 p.m., as stated in a news release by Cleveland19. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation into the exact causes of the accident.
Adding to the details of the incident, WKYC reported that the Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Huron County Sheriff’s Office, Wakeman Fire Department, Citizens Ambulance Service, Huron County Coroner, Ohio Department of Transportation, and White's Automotive Services. These details underscore the various county and state resources that were summoned to address the aftermath of the crash.
