The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a two vehicle crash at approximately 9:21 PM on State Route 2, one half mile east of Casebeer-Miller road in Hicksville Township, Defiance County, near the village of Hicksville.
A 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by 41 year old James Cummings of Hicksville, was eastbound on SR 2 and drove left of center into the westbound lane, striking a 2006 Ford F-150. It was driven by 48 year old Larry D. Geren of Fort Wayne, Indiana. After impact both vehicles came to rest off the north side of the roadway in a ditch.
James Cummings was pronounced dead at Hicksville Hospital, and Larry Geren was treated at the scene. James Cummings did not have a seat belt in use at the time of the crash. Larry Geren was wearing his safety belt at the time of the crash.
The Highway Patrol was assisted by Defiance County Sheriff’s Office, Hicksville Police Department, and Hicksville Fire and EMS. The crash remains under investigation.
