OHIO — Four people have died following a late-night crash near Tiffin, according to authorities.
The crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. Thursday on State Route 18 near County Road 48.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a Ford Focus traveling eastbound lost control, went off the right side of the roadway, struck a tree, and then became partially submerged in a pond.
The driver, identified as 19-year-old Hermoiney Greenler of Bucyrus, was killed at the scene. Two passengers, Madison Yates, 21, and Jonathan Bowling, 22, both of Tiffin, also died at the scene.
A fourth passenger, Alexzandria Hickle, 22, of Tiffin, was transported to Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
Authorities said Hickle was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, while the other three occupants were not.
The crash remains under investigation.
