Union Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 8:30 P.M. on Sunday evening, September 27, 2020, on US 30 just west of Convoy Road in Van Wert County.
Unit 1, a 2018 Honda Fit, was eastbound in the westbound lanes of US 30. Unit 1 struck Unit 2, a westbound 2006 Chevrolet Impala, which was operated by Luke Schimmoeller, age 25, of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Both vehicles came to final rest in the median.
The driver of Unit 1 was pronounced dead on scene by Dr. Scott Jarvis, Van Wert County coroner. Both Mr. Schimmoeller, and his passenger, Amy Schimmoeller were transported to St. Ritas Hosptial in Lima, Ohio for serious injuries.
The Van Wert Post was assisted on scene by Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, Van Wert Fire and EMS, Van Wert Ohio Department of Transportation, Scott Fire Department and EMS personnel, Lutheran Air, and Hague Towing and Recovery. The crash resulted in a closure of the westbound lanes of US 30 near Convoy Road. The roadway has since been reopened.
Alcohol is believed to be a factor. The crash remains under investigation. A follow-up release will be sent with the information for the driver of unit 1 once next of kin can be made.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol encourages drivers and occupants to always where their seat belts and never drive distracted or impaired.
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Waterville Township – The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one vehicle fatal crash which occurred on Waterville Monclova Road near Dutch Road. The crash occurred in Waterville Township on September 27, 2020 at approximately 11:09 P.M.
A 2017 Mazda 3, driven by 28-year-old Keyona Drake of Toledo headed westbound on Waterville Monclova Road and drove into a pond. The vehicle became submerged with Ms. Drake inside and she was pulled from the vehicle by the Waterville dive team. Ms. Drake was transported to Toledo Hospital by Lucas County EMS where she died from her injuries.
The Toledo Post was assisted on scene by Waterville Township Police Department, Lucas County EMS Life Squad, Monclova Fire and Rescue, Toledo Fire, and Whitehouse Police Department.
It is unknown at this time if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash and the crash remains under investigation.
Ms. Drake was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The Ohio State Highway Patrol encourages drivers and occupants to always wear their seat belts and never drive distracted or impaired.
