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Fiery Crash on U.S. 33 Injures Suspected Drunk Driver
Marysville police investigating three-vehicle collision involving suspected impaired driver
Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:00am
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A crash on U.S. 33 early Wednesday morning involving a suspected drunk driver led to serious injuries and a scorched vehicle. The Marysville Police Division is investigating the three-vehicle injury crash that occurred at 2:09 a.m. According to reports, a 2012 Ford F-150 and a 2022 Ford Bro... collided with a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, causing the Chevrolet to catch fire. The driver of the Chevrolet, Dejuan R. Meek, was quickly transported to a Columbus-area hospital with significant injuries.
Why it matters
Alcohol-related crashes continue to be a major public safety concern in the Marysville area, with this incident highlighting the dangers of impaired driving and the need for continued education and enforcement efforts to prevent such incidents.
The details
According to crash reports, the 2012 Ford F-150 and 2022 Ford Bro... collided with the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, causing the Chevrolet to catch fire. The Marysville Fire Department assisted police in extinguishing the blaze. Meek, the driver of the Chevrolet, was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, but was not issued charges since he was quickly transported to the hospital with significant injuries.
- The crash occurred at 2:09 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
The players
Dejuan R. Meek
The 45-year-old driver of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado that caught fire in the crash, who is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol at the time.
Marysville Police Division
The local law enforcement agency investigating the three-vehicle crash on U.S. 33.
Marysville Fire Department
The local fire department that assisted police in extinguishing the fire on the Chevrolet Silverado.
What’s next
The Marysville Police Division is continuing its investigation into the crash and will determine if any charges will be filed against Dejuan R. Meek once he recovers from his injuries.
The takeaway
This fiery crash on U.S. 33 underscores the ongoing issue of impaired driving in the Marysville area and the need for enhanced public awareness campaigns, tougher enforcement, and comprehensive treatment programs to address the root causes of substance abuse and prevent such dangerous incidents in the future.
