(6-10-24) The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on June 9, 2024, at approximately 12:15AM on Ridenour Road south of Scott Road in Defiance County.

Elliot Nolan ((19) of Defiance, was traveling southbound on Ridenour Road in a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette at a high rate of speed. Nolan lost control, struck several trees and overturned. His passenger, Christopher Welch (19) of Defiance was ejected from the vehicle. 

Nolan was transported to Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana…at 7 p.m. on Sunday, the OSHP announced that Nolan had passed away due to his injuries. Welch was transported to Parkview Hospital in Bryan, Ohio with serious injuries. The two were not wearing safety belts and alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the crash.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by Farmer Township Fire Department, Hicksville Emergency Medical Services, Defiance County Sheriff’s Office and John’s Towing. 

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to wear their seat-belts and to never drive distracted or impaired.

The crash remains under investigation.