Julie Roth: Pregnant mom of 2 killed in 50 car pile-up on Ohio Turnpike crash
SANDUSKY COUNTY, OHIO: Four people died and dozens were injured in a 50-car pileup on Friday, December 23. Among the victims was a pregnant mom of two, Julie Roth, who got killed during the incident, which took place on the Ohio Turnpike between state Route 53 and state Route 4 in Sandusky and Erie counties.
According to 13ABC, Julie’s children — Rory, 5, and Ayla 4 — were traveling with her when the crash occurred. Her daughter suffered internal bruising and a broken bone and her five-year-old son suffered frostbite, broken bones, and other injuries. The mother of two was pregnant with her third child, who was due in the Spring of 2023.
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Her two children were taken to Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, where they received great care before being transported back to Toledo, informed Julie's family, who also released a statement saying, "Julie was also a beloved wife, and a dedicated daughter, sister, aunt, and niece. She was an integral part of our family and we are devastated by her loss." And added, "Outside of the home, Julie dedicated her life to helping others as a nurse, and enjoyed her side business, The Truffle Affair, making chocolates and other sweet treats for others. She was also a creative mind that loved painting and was in the process of writing her first novel, and was an avid gardener.”
Other than her children, Julie is survived by her husband, Tony, whose brother, Chris Roth, started an online fundraising campaign on GoFundMe that has raised over $58,495 for medical expenses and in support of her surviving children and husband. On the other hand, three others were killed in the turnpike crash, including the 59-year-old Bernard Bloniarz, of Napoleon, and 19-year-old Emma Smith, of Webberville, Michigan. Officials have not yet identified the fourth victim, reports 13ABC.