TIFFIN, Ohio (March 27, 2026) — Authorities are investigating a tragic single-vehicle crash that claimed four lives late Thursday night in Seneca County.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. on State Route 18 near County Road 48, just west of Tiffin and east of Bascom.
Crash Information
Troopers say a Ford Focus, driven by 19-year-old Hermoiney Greenler of Bucyrus, was traveling eastbound when the vehicle went off the right side of the roadway. Investigators believe the driver lost control before the car struck a tree and continued into a nearby pond, where it became partially submerged.
Greenler and two passengers, Madison Yates, 21, and Jonathan Bowling, 22, both of Tiffin, were pronounced dead at the scene.
A fourth occupant, Alexzandria Hickle, 22, also of Tiffin, was transported by ambulance to Mercy Health Tiffin Hospital, where she later died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Seat Belt Use Noted
Investigators reported that Hickle was the only occupant wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The other three individuals were not restrained.
Emergency Response
Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including 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 roadway was closed for several hours overnight as crews worked to recover the vehicle from the water and investigate the scene. It has since reopened.
Investigation Ongoing
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Authorities have not yet released additional information regarding contributing factors.
Officials continue to urge drivers to wear seat belts and use caution, particularly when traveling at night or on rural roadways.
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