October 10, 2024

Road rage incident on I-75 leads to fatal crash

Steve Smith

Road rage incident on I-75 leads to fatal crash

A fatal crash on I-75 near Wapakoneta, Ohio, is under investigation after a road rage incident turned deadly.

The incident began: On October 8, when Bailey Luckett, 24, abruptly stopped her car in front of a semi and exited to confront the trucker, Jesus M. Perez, 50.

A minivan driven by David Shutt, 44, then collided with the halted semi, with the impact proving fatal for Shutt.
Luckett fled the scene but was eventually apprehended by troopers.

Investigation underway: The Ohio State Highway Patrol is piecing together events leading to the crash, with assistance from multiple local agencies.

No other injuries were reported, and details regarding Luckett's actions remain under examination.

The road ahead: Traffic resumed following the extensive investigation, with authorities still considering potential charges for those involved.

Importantly, the trucker was unharmed, and the focus remains on finding answers for the victim's family.

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