Early in the morning around 2:20am last Saturday, another wrong-way driver hit the highway, but this time a local hero was in the right spot at the right time. ODOT driver George Seambos said, "Scary! I mean you hear about this all the time. I never thought I would experience it myself. I was on routine snow and ice patrol heading toward the Michigan line and I noticed headlights coming at me."
Without hesitation George se ambos turned on his flashers, pulled his snow plow truck sideways and blocked the oncoming traffic from the wrong way driver. The wrong way driver drove off, but Seambos caught up with him again and made another call to 911. Seambos followed the driver at a nearby exit.
Seambos said, "Then I noticed the car next to me sitting at the traffic light. I looked over at him and he looked confused and I definitely knew something was wrong at that time." When the light turned green the car didn't move. So Seambos took advantage by blocking his car, then he jumped out and took away the man's keys.
Seambos said, "There were also vehicles coming from behind. I knew if they got around me something bad would of happened. So that is why I put my truck sideways to keep people a safe distance away." A few minutes later, police showed up and the man was arrested for operating a vehicle impaired.
Seambos is hoping more people will be responsible before jumping in a vehicle. Seambos said, "The Super Bowl is coming up this week, just try to keep designated drivers in mind and don't drink and drive this weekend."
Thursday, June 20 2013 7:08 AM EDT2013-06-20 11:08:26 GMT
The United States Army wants to close the tank plant in Lima. Now, an Ohio senator is trying to keep the plant open by building tanks for Morocco. According to his website, Senator Rob Portman
The United States Army wants to close the tank plant in Lima. Now, an Ohio senator is trying to keep the plant open by building tanks for Morocco. According to his website, Senator Rob Portman
Thursday, June 20 2013 6:05 AM EDT2013-06-20 10:05:41 GMT
A driver is dead after a car crash in Williams County Wednesday night. The crash happened on U.S. 20 west of County Road 5. OHP says the driver was going westbound on U.S. 20 when the vehicle traveled
One person was killed in a crash in Williams County Wednesday night.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:53:28 GMT
Three young brothers who have been missing the more than two years were featured on national TV Wednesday night. Former "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh profiled the case of Andrew, Alexander and
Three young brothers who have been missing for more than two years were featured on national TV Wednesday night. Former "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh profiled the case of Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:15:15 GMT
Most of us wouldn't be able to swim across Lake Erie, so imagine doing it with a debilitating condition. A Maumee man with Crohn's disease is training to cross the lake to help raise money and awareness
Maumee man set to swim across Lake Erie in an effort to raise money for help Crohn's disease research.
Thursday, June 20 2013 7:08 AM EDT2013-06-20 11:08:26 GMT
The United States Army wants to close the tank plant in Lima. Now, an Ohio senator is trying to keep the plant open by building tanks for Morocco. According to his website, Senator Rob Portman
The United States Army wants to close the tank plant in Lima. Now, an Ohio senator is trying to keep the plant open by building tanks for Morocco. According to his website, Senator Rob Portman
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:53:28 GMT
Three young brothers who have been missing the more than two years were featured on national TV Wednesday night. Former "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh profiled the case of Andrew, Alexander and
Three young brothers who have been missing for more than two years were featured on national TV Wednesday night. Former "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh profiled the case of Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton.
Thursday, June 20 2013 6:05 AM EDT2013-06-20 10:05:41 GMT
A driver is dead after a car crash in Williams County Wednesday night. The crash happened on U.S. 20 west of County Road 5. OHP says the driver was going westbound on U.S. 20 when the vehicle traveled
One person was killed in a crash in Williams County Wednesday night.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:44 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:44:14 GMT
LOS ANGELES (AP) - HBO and James Gandolfini's managers say the actor famous for his role in "The Sopranos" has died in Italy. The cable channel, and managers Mark Armstrong and Nancy Sanders, say the
James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO's "The Sopranos" helped create one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:15:15 GMT
Most of us wouldn't be able to swim across Lake Erie, so imagine doing it with a debilitating condition. A Maumee man with Crohn's disease is training to cross the lake to help raise money and awareness
Maumee man set to swim across Lake Erie in an effort to raise money for help Crohn's disease research.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:09:35 GMT
Changes in technology are forcing Blissfield Manufacturing to close one plant and expand another. The company made the tough decision to shut down its Portland, Indiana plant as the owners work hard
Blissfield company announces it is closing a plant in Indiana and consolidating operations in its Blissfield headquarters adding 73 jobs.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:51:41 GMT
After more than 4 inches of rain in the first half of June, northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Spraying is underway in hopes of reducing the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.
After more than 4 inches of rain in the first half of June, northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Spraying is underway in hopes of reducing the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:11:48 GMT
First Energy got started on a project to make its energy grid in Sandusky County more reliable, but the means of getting the job done may surprise some people. The company is using a helicopter to hang
First Energy got started on a project to make its energy grid in Sandusky County more reliable, but the means of getting the job done may surprise some people. The company is using a helicopter to hang high voltage transmission lines onto the arms of towers.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:08:49 GMT
An inmate at Toledo Correctional Institution was indicted Wednesday on two counts of aggravated murder and one count of felonious assault. Dustin Lynch, 26, is accused of killing fellow inmate Arturo
An inmate at Toledo Correctional Institution was indicted Wednesday on two counts of aggravated murder and one count of felonious assault. Dustin Lynch, 26, is accused of killing fellow inmate Arturo Lopez in March.
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