Collision on Route 2 in Willowick sends three to hospitals
Jun. 13—At 1:36 p.m., June 13, Willowick Police Department received a call reporting a collision on Route 2 westbound.
Police officers, firefighters and medical personnel were dispatched, and the westbound on-ramps were shut down.
Fire Lt. Kirk Lovick said that a four-car collision involved four people.
"One person required extrication; they were trapped in the van," Lovick said. "We had two other transports, and one signed off on the scene.
"We had Willowick and Eastlake Fire Department there. We still have a vehicle up there to block traffic while the route is closed," he said in late afternoon.
Lovick said one person was taken by emergency helicopter to MetroHealth Medical Center.
Willowick Police Department is investigating.
Exits were shut down until approximately 4:30 p.m.
