Ohio 37 crash kills Newark 21-year-old

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I drove over 161 on 310 this morning and wondered why the on ramp towards Granville/Newark was closed. Thirty seconds later, I heard about it on the radio. Sad...

http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20100205/NEWS01/100205002/Ohio-37-crash-kills-Newark-woman

GRANVILLE — A 21-year-old Newark woman described as genuine and kind died after her vehicle collided with a semi Friday morning.

Jessica “Jessi” Buchanon was driving east on Ohio 37 when her vehicle collided head-on with a semi driven by Nicholas Roberts, 43, of Newark, Granville Township Fire Chief Jeff Hussey said.

The collision occurred at 6:09 a.m. near Raccoon International Golf Course in the construction zone of the future highway, according to law enforcement.

Buchanon was pronounced dead at the scene. Roberts, a Freedom Recycling truck driver, was transported to Licking Memorial Hospital, where he was treated and released.

A graduate of Newark High School and active color guard member, Buchanon went on to study forensic science at Central Ohio Technical College.

After graduation, she worked as a home health aide, helping people who couldn’t help themselves, friend Katrina Brierley said. Her patients included those with cerebral palsy and the elderly.

“She knew what she wanted out of life, and she went for it,” Brierley said.

Buchanon was devoted to her family, friends and pets, who she loved and would do anything for, friend Lacey Fowler wrote in an online conversation.

Fowler wrote she would miss her bus stop “accidentally on purpose” in middle school to spend time at Buchanon’s house.

Fowler’s core group of friends from middle school, nicknamed the “fab four,” is now down one member — the one who knew how to bring others out of their shells, she wrote.

“Without Jessi, we would have been a pretty boring group of girls,” she wrote. “She really knew how to make the best out of any situation.”

Elizabeth Fournier, who met Buchanon in the fifth grade, described her best friend as a very happy person who liked to have a good time and excelled at cheering others up.

“She had a good sense of humor and liked to make people laugh,” Fournier said.

Brierley, Tara Corsi and Shannon Alvarez remembered their friend would drive out to Johnstown three times a week, just to say “hi.”

GRANVILLE — A 21-year-old Newark woman described as genuine and kind died after her vehicle collided with a semi Friday morning.

Jessica “Jessi” Buchanon was driving east on Ohio 37 when her vehicle collided head-on with a semi driven by Nicholas Roberts, 43, of Newark, Granville Township Fire Chief Jeff Hussey said.

The collision occurred at 6:09 a.m. near Raccoon International Golf Course in the construction zone of the future highway, according to law enforcement.

Buchanon was pronounced dead at the scene. Roberts, a Freedom Recycling truck driver, was transported to Licking Memorial Hospital, where he was treated and released.

A graduate of Newark High School and active color guard member, Buchanon went on to study forensic science at Central Ohio Technical College.

After graduation, she worked as a home health aide, helping people who couldn’t help themselves, friend Katrina Brierley said. Her patients included those with cerebral palsy and the elderly.

“She knew what she wanted out of life, and she went for it,” Brierley said.

Buchanon was devoted to her family, friends and pets, who she loved and would do anything for, friend Lacey Fowler wrote in an online conversation.

Fowler wrote she would miss her bus stop “accidentally on purpose” in middle school to spend time at Buchanon’s house.

Fowler’s core group of friends from middle school, nicknamed the “fab four,” is now down one member — the one who knew how to bring others out of their shells, she wrote.

“Without Jessi, we would have been a pretty boring group of girls,” she wrote. “She really knew how to make the best out of any situation.”

Elizabeth Fournier, who met Buchanon in the fifth grade, described her best friend as a very happy person who liked to have a good time and excelled at cheering others up.

“She had a good sense of humor and liked to make people laugh,” Fournier said.

Brierley, Tara Corsi and Shannon Alvarez remembered their friend would drive out to Johnstown three times a week, just to say “hi.”

[MidgetTodd]

Yep was closed almost all day, for some reason she went into his lane and plowed the semi head on. It was before the snow, clean clear dry road. They've not really said anything yet about why she was in the wrong lane.

[hue jass]

Yep was closed almost all day, for some reason she went into his lane and plowed the semi head on. It was before the snow, clean clear dry road. They've not really said anything yet about why she was in the wrong lane.

I bet her phone records will answer that. Just a wild guess.

[SWing'R]

I bet her phone records will answer that. Just a wild guess.

I was thinking the same thing. DTWD! (don't text while driving)

[MidgetTodd]

You're probally right.

[hue jass]

I was thinking the same thing. DTWD! (don't text while driving)

It's the only thing I can think of that would take someone's eyes and attention off the road long enough to commit involuntary suicide. I know people are always multi-tasking in their cars (digging under the seats for something or in the back seat or glove box/console) but they do those things at lights or while looking at the road. This text shit just shuts you down from minding your driving. Nowadays, to make it home safe takes about as much luck as skill.

[Likwid]

*shrug* just like driving while drunk, driving while eating, and driving while sleepy... you just have to be good at it

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*shrug* just like driving while drunk, driving while eating, and driving while sleepy... you just have to be good at it

The secret is to drive as fast as possible, that way you are on the road for a shorter amount of time, and have less chance of something happening.

[Likwid]

The secret is to drive as fast as possible, that way you are on the road for a shorter amount of time, and have less chance of something happening.

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I remember a very wise person saying this before.

[RSVDon]

The secret is to drive as fast as possible, that way you are on the road for a shorter amount of time, and have less chance of something happening.

Funny you mention that, I've done that a couple of times on empty highways late at night to keep the adrenaline up. Revs high, 100-120 will wake you up right quick.

Disclaimer: I do not endorse this, it's a baaaaaadd idea.