Jefferson Township, OH (October 6, 2024) – A serious vehicle collision occurred on Sunday, October 6, resulting in three individuals being hospitalized. The incident took place around 5:12 PM at the intersection of US 127 and County Road I.50, as reported by the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP).
Preliminary investigations indicate that an 18-year-old driver from Montpelier, Ohio, failed to yield at a stop sign, leading to a collision with a vehicle driven by a woman from Convoy, Ohio. The impact caused both vehicles to travel off the east side of US 127.
The 18-year-old was initially taken to Bryan Hospital and later transferred by air to Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she is being treated for serious injuries. The other driver and her passenger were also transported to Bryan Hospital, with the passenger subsequently flown to ProMedica Toledo Hospital due to serious injuries.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this unfortunate incident.
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