Community Mourns Four Lost in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Tiffin
HOPEWELL TWP – A tragic single-vehicle crash near Tiffin claimed the lives of four young adults on the night of March 26, leaving the local community in shock and grief.
According to the Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. on State Route 18 near County Road 48, just west of Tiffin in Seneca County. Preliminary investigations indicate that a Ford Focus, driven by 19-year-old Hermoiney Greenler of Bucyrus, was traveling eastbound when the vehicle left the roadway. The car struck a tree and came to rest partially submerged in a nearby pond.
Three occupants, including Greenler and passengers Madison Yates, 21, and Jonathan Bowling, 22, both of Tiffin, were pronounced dead at the scene. A fourth passenger, Alexzandria Hickle, 22, also of Tiffin, was transported to Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. Authorities confirmed that Hickle was wearing a seatbelt, while the other three were not.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, Bascom Joint Fire District, the Ohio Department of Transportation, the Seneca County Coroner’s Office, and Reinhart Auto Body. The crash remains under investigation as officials work to understand the circumstances leading to this devastating event.
The loss of these young lives is a profound tragedy for their families, friends, and the community. As Tiffin comes to terms with this heartbreaking event, thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.
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