STOW, Ohio — Crews responded overnight to a deadly fuel tanker crash on State Route 8 in Stow.
The crash happened between Graham and Steels Corner roads around 1:45 a.m. after a gasoline tanker truck overturned and caught fire.
According to police, the semi tanker was carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline.
The truck caused charring on parts of the roadway, trees, and grass.
The only thing remaining from the truck is twisted metal and burned-out steel.
The driver of the truck was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the driver is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The roadway was closed for hours while crews cleaned up.
