(6-26-24) The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred on June 25, 2024, at approximately 5:33AM on County Road 13 south of County Road I in Williams County.

Jennavieve Ebersole (16) of Bryan, Ohio was traveling southbound on County Road 13 in a 2008 Pontiac G6. Ebersole lost control and exited the right side of the roadway. The vehicle overturned several times. Ebersole was partially ejected. Kurstin Hadley (16) of Montpelier, Ohio was totally ejected from the vehicle.

Hadley was transported by LifeFlight to Promedica Hospital in Toledo, Ohio with serious injuries. Ebersole pronounced deceased at the scene. Safety belts were not used in the crash.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Williams County Sheriff’s Office, Montpelier Fire Department, Williams County Emergency Medical Services, John’s Towing and the Williams County Coroner.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to wear their seatbelts and to never drive distracted or impaired. The crash remains under investigation.