Pedestrian killed by tractor-trailer rig in Erie County

8/26/2010

MILAN, Ohio — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer rig early Thursday on U.S. 250 near this Erie County community, authorities said.

The victim, whose name was not released, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which was called in about 1:14 a.m., according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office.

The crash occurred near Mason Road about half-mile north of the Ohio Turnpike in Milan Township, the patrol said.

Authorities released no further details as of 8 a.m. Thursday.

Milan is about 60 miles southeast of Toledo.