CRANE TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Troopers from the Bucyrus Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred on Wednesday afternoon, September 10, 2025, along U.S. Route 23 in Wyandot County, which claimed the life of Jacob T. Belsky, 29, of Millbury, Ohio. The crash also involved Temya Brown, 46, of Southfield, Michigan, who was driving a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia hauling a 2021 Great Dane Van Trailer.
According to investigators, the collision took place at approximately 2:03 p.m. in Crane Township when Jacob Belsky, driving a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, struck the rear of Temya Brown’s Freightliner Cascadia. Brown had slowed for traffic ahead when Belsky’s vehicle approached from behind.
Troopers say Belsky failed to maintain an assured clear distance and collided directly with the back of the trailer. The impact was severe, and despite the rapid response of emergency crews, Jacob Belsky was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities confirmed that drugs and alcohol are not suspected factors in the crash. Next-of-kin for Belsky have been notified of his passing.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol noted that multiple agencies assisted at the crash site, including the Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office, Wyandot County EMS, the Upper Sandusky Fire Department, and Liverpool Towing. Crews worked for hours to secure the scene, redirect traffic, and remove the heavily damaged vehicles.
For local residents and drivers in the area, the incident caused temporary traffic delays along U.S. 23 as investigators documented evidence and cleared debris. Patrol officials stressed the importance of maintaining a safe following distance, particularly when traveling at highway speeds or in areas with heavy truck traffic.
The crash remains under active investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Officials have not released additional details regarding Temya Brown’s condition, but early reports indicate she was uninjured in the crash.
This marks another fatal crash on U.S. 23, a heavily traveled route in Wyandot County that has seen multiple serious collisions in recent years. The Highway Patrol continues to emphasize defensive driving and roadway awareness as critical components in preventing tragedies like this one.
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