This accident, involving 3 vehicles occurred on Monday, March 29th 2021 at approximately 7:54 pm. The driver of white Nissan (2008) unsafe speed. Injuries were reported. An officer from Orange (Township of) Police Department was present at the scene and recorded the information contained in this report.
Unit #1 was northbound on Interstate 71. Unit #2 and Unit #3 were southbound on Interstate 71. Unit #1 failed to maintain reasonable control and drove off the left side of the roadway. Unit #1 struck a ditch; crossed the median; struck a median cable barrier; entered the southbound lane and struck Unit #2 head on. After impact; Unit #2 struck Unit #3 at an angle; and overturned onto its top. Unit #1 and Unit #2 both caught fire after coming to final rest on the roadway.

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 25 years old, Female, Serious injury suspected Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used Airbags: Deployment unknown |

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 38 years old, Female, Fatal Seatbelt: Other/unknown Airbags: Deployment unknown | ||
2 | Passanger: 42 years old, Male, Fatal Seatbelt: Other/unknown Airbags: Deployment unknown | ||
3 | Passanger: 11 years old, Male, Fatal Seatbelt: Other/unknown Airbags: Deployment unknown | ||
4 | Passanger: 14 years old, Male, Fatal Seatbelt: Other/unknown Airbags: Deployment unknown |

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 39 years old, Male, Not injured Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used Airbags: Not deployed |
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