Woman dies after Pike County crash
A 2017 Cadillac CTS was northbound on U.S. 23 and failed to yield from the stop sign at Ohio 32. A 2007 Peterbilt 379 series truck was eastbound on Ohio 32, striking the Cadillac CTS. The Cadillac spun into a 2011 Kia Sorento waiting to turn from Ohio 32 onto U.S. 23 northbound.
Driver of the 2017 Cadillac CTS, James Pertuset, 93, of Peebles, was transported to The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus for injuries sustained from the crash.
Passenger of the 2017 Cadillac CTS, Leona Pertuset 95, of Peebles, was also taken to The Ohio State University Medical Center for injuries sustained in the crash. She succumbed to her injuries at 5:05 p.m., Monday, April 21.
Tyler Walton, 29, of Wellston, was driving the 2007 Peterbilt 379 series truck and reported no injuries at the crash scene.
Annette Peck, 63, of Wheelersburg, was driving the 2011 Kia Sorento reported non-life-threatening injuries on scene.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by Seal Township Fire Department, Portsmouth Ambulance, and Pike County Sheriff's Department.
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