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TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol says troopers have identified the driver of a semi-truck suspected in a deadly hit-skip in Tuscarawas County.

The driver is a 59-year-old Cleveland man whose name was not released. The highway patrol said the case is now with the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.

According to the highway patrol, on Oct. 24 a semi-truck was driving north on IR-77 when he tried to make a U-turn through the median crossover near Strasburg.

Troopers said a second vehicle, driven by 78-year-old Dennis Alsept, was also driving north in the left lane of IR-77.

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Alsept then hit the semi, according to the highway patrol.

“He was a great man, he loved his family,” Alsept’s son-in-law, Andy Donaldson, said. “His family was his everything.”

Troopers said that the semi pulled onto the beam in the median and then continued going south on IR-77.

According to the highway patrol, Alsept was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

On Oct. 31, he died from those injuries.

“Accidents happen, however, he made a tragic mistake that day,” Donaldson said.

The crash remains under investigation, and the highway patrol said charges against the driver are forthcoming.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Police is investigating a shooting that occurred on the city’s west side Thursday morning.

Cleveland Police told 19 News that a man was shot near West 110th Street and Bernard Avenue.

The man, police said he approximately 38-years-old, was transported to the hospital.

Cleveland Police are investigating this incident and will deliver updates as they become available.

This is a developing story. Be sure to check back with 19 News for updates.

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As more than 4.9 million Ohioans head out for their holiday plans, they may save a few bucks on gas this year compared to previous years.

Gas prices are expected to be lower for the holiday period this year compared to last year. During the last two weeks of 2023, gas prices sat around $3.12, according to AAA.

Below, you’ll find the 10 lowest-priced stations today in the Cleveland area along with a gas price map and a look at what a gallon cost in the recent past. The information is all powered by by Gas Buddy.

TOP 10 LOWEST GAS PRICES IN CLEVELAND

MAP: GAS PRICES ACROSS CLEVELAND

PRICE TRENDS FOR CLEVELAND

HISTORICAL PRICE CHART