Greenfield Township, OH (September 3, 2024) – A tragic two-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning, September 3, on State Route 61 resulted in the death of a 16-year-old boy, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The incident occurred around 7:15 a.m.
Troopers reported the boy died at the scene. The other driver, a 45-year-old man operating a semi-truck, sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital.
Initial investigations by OSHP suggest the Dodge Avenger driven by the teen veered left of the center line, colliding head-on with the semi-truck. Both vehicles left the roadway, and the semi caught fire. The teen’s identity has not been released.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash and expect to provide further updates.