Mazen Mammo Obituary, Death – A tragic crash on Interstate 75 in Allen County claimed the life of a Michigan man Wednesday morning, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The accident, which involved three semi-trucks, occurred in Bath Township near the SR 81 exit at about 10:13 a.m.
Authorities said the crash began when 37-year-old Mazen Mammo of Madison Heights, Michigan, was driving a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia southbound on I-75. For reasons still under investigation, his truck struck the back of a 2020 Volvo 860 semi operated by 63-year-old Nardini Salvatore of Jacksonville, Florida, who was stopped in traffic. The impact pushed Salvatore’s truck into another semi ahead of him, a 2017 Freightliner Cascadia driven by 73-year-old Jean Fervil of McDonough, Georgia, who was also stopped.
The collision caused Mammo’s truck to catch fire, and despite emergency response efforts, he sustained fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene and later transported by Allen Mortuary Services to the Lucas County Morgue.
Both Salvatore and Fervil suffered minor injuries. They were taken by Lima EMS to Lima Memorial Hospital for treatment and are expected to recover. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The force of the crash left all three trucks badly damaged. Mammo’s Freightliner was destroyed by fire and towed from the scene by Beaverdam Fleet. Salvatore’s Volvo sustained heavy damage and was removed by Miller Performance, while Fervil’s truck had moderate damage to its trailer and was towed by Minich Towing.
The southbound lanes of Interstate 75 were shut down for several hours while crews worked to extinguish the fire, remove the wreckage, and investigate the crash. Traffic in the area was heavily backed up until the roadway was cleared.
Multiple emergency agencies assisted at the scene, including Bath Township Fire and EMS, Lima Fire and EMS, Perry Township Fire and EMS, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, the Allen County Coroner’s Office, Allen County EMA, and the Allen County EPA. The Ohio Department of Transportation also responded to help with traffic control and cleanup.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the investigation into the cause of the crash is still ongoing. They will be reviewing all factors that may have contributed, including roadway conditions, driver behavior, and vehicle performance.
This fatal collision highlights the dangers of highway traffic, particularly when large commercial vehicles are involved. While two of the drivers survived with only minor injuries, the violent nature of the crash underscores how devastating rear-end impacts can be when heavy trucks are stopped in traffic.
Mammo’s death adds to the growing toll of traffic fatalities across Ohio this year, with authorities continuing to stress safe driving practices on major highways. Investigators are urging witnesses or anyone with additional information to contact the Ohio State Highway Patrol as they work to piece together the full circumstances of the crash.
The case remains under active investigation.
