Theodore Sisak, 35, of Erie, Pennsylvania, died in a crash on Interstate 80 near Austintown, Ohio, early on Thursday, October 1, 2026. His death is confirmed by the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), as reported by WKBN and YourErie. This article summarizes the confirmed facts. Very little about his life has been made public, so it is intentionally short.
Latest Update: October 1, 2026
As of October 1, 2026, the Ohio State Highway Patrol has identified Sisak as the person who died, and the crash is still under investigation. I found no obituary from a funeral home or family, and no service announcement. Websites that already carry titles like “Theodore Sisak obituary” have not shown a family-written obituary in the sources I could verify, so a funeral-home notice is the best place to look for service details when one appears.
What Happened
Troopers were called to westbound I-80, just west of the OH-46 exit in Austintown, Mahoning County, at about 3 a.m. on Thursday. OSHP said the car Sisak was driving quickly approached a semi-truck and hit it from behind. He died of injuries from the crash.
OSHP said speed appears to be a factor, and that the investigation is continuing. The Austintown Police Department, the Austintown Fire and EMS Department, the Mahoning County Coroner, and ambulance services assisted. The reports I found did not say whether the semi-truck driver was hurt, and did not give any lane closure details.
Who Was Theodore Sisak?
The public record says only that he was 35 years old and lived in Erie, Pennsylvania. His date of birth, parents, spouse or partner, children, education, job, and interests have not been published in the reliable sources I found. I am not including any details I cannot confirm.
Quick Table
| Name | Theodore Sisak |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 |
| Residence | Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Date of death | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
| Location of crash | I-80 westbound, west of the OH-46 exit, Austintown, Mahoning County, Ohio |
| Time | About 3 a.m. |
| Vehicles | One car and one semi-truck |
| Cause | Under investigation; speed appears to be a factor (OSHP) |
| Family and services | Not published as of October 1, 2026 |
Reader Questions
Who was Theodore Sisak?
Theodore Sisak was a 35-year-old man from Erie, Pennsylvania, who died in a crash on Interstate 80 in Ohio on October 1, 2026.
How did Theodore Sisak die?
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the car he was driving approached a semi-truck quickly and hit it from behind. He died from injuries in the crash.
Where did the crash happen?
It happened on I-80 westbound, west of the OH-46 exit, in Austintown, Mahoning County, Ohio. Austintown is near Youngstown.
What caused the crash?
The cause is still under investigation. OSHP said speed appears to be a factor.
Has an obituary or funeral been announced?
I did not find a family obituary or funeral announcement as of October 1, 2026. Check local funeral homes in the Erie area for a notice.
Did the crash happen in Pennsylvania?
No. Although Sisak lived in Erie, Pennsylvania, the crash happened in Austintown, Ohio.
Wrap-Up
The confirmed details are brief: a 35-year-old man from Erie died in a crash that happened in the middle of the night, about 3 a.m., on a busy interstate in northeastern Ohio. Police have named speed as a likely factor, but the investigation is not finished.
Anything about his life and family should come from his relatives or a funeral-home obituary. As of October 1, 2026, Theodore Sisak is deceased, the crash is under investigation, and no service details have been confirmed.
Disclaimer
This article is based on news reports citing the Ohio State Highway Patrol, checked on October 1, 2026. It does not include unverified personal details. Please respect the family’s privacy. If you are grieving, consider reaching out to family, friends, or a local support service.
