Kurt Burgard Obituary: 28-Year-Old Michigan Man Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash in Fulton County, Ohio
A fatal three-vehicle collision in Fulton County, Ohio, has claimed the life of 28-year-old Kurt Burgard of Blissfield, Michigan. The crash occurred shortly before 7 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, at the intersection of U.S. Route 20 and County Road 23 in Gorham Township.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Burgard was driving a 2014 Nissan Altima northbound on County Road 23 when his vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection with U.S. 20.
His car entered the intersection and was struck by an eastbound pickup truck, a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 64-year-old man from Fayette, Ohio. The impact sent the pickup off the roadway, where it overturned in a nearby field.
The collision also pushed Burgard’s vehicle into the westbound lanes of U.S. 20. A 2018 Honda Odyssey minivan travelling in the opposite direction then struck the Altima, sending it into a field northeast of the intersection.
Burgard was ejected from his vehicle during the initial collision and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Injuries Reported in the Collision
The pickup truck driver sustained serious injuries and was transported to Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo for treatment.
The minivan was operated by a 47-year-old woman from Lyons, Ohio, who suffered minor injuries. She was not transported to a hospital.
Authorities reported that all three drivers were wearing seat belts at the time of the collision.
Investigation Continues
Emergency responders from several agencies assisted at the scene, including the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Fayette Fire Department, Fulton County EMS, Morenci Fire Department, and Life Flight.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Toledo Post is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Burgard’s death has brought sadness to those affected by the tragedy, while the investigation continues to establish the full circumstances of the collision.