(7-31-25) Wapakoneta – The Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle serious injury crash that occurred on July 30, 2025, at approximately 09:27 p.m. in Auglaize County, Ohio. The crash occurred on State Route 197 at the intersection of Conant Road.

Jeffrey H. Odenweller (22) of Elida, Ohio was operating a 2018 Honda CR-V. Michael S. Makar (35) of Spencerville, Ohio was operating a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. Tara Skeens (35) of Spencerville, Ohio was a passenger in the Chevrolet.

The preliminary investigation indicates the Honda was southbound on Conant Road and the Chevrolet was westbound on State Route 197. The Honda failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection and struck the Chevrolet. Both vehicles went off the left side of State Route 197. The Honda came to rest in a cornfield and the Chevrolet overturned into a cornfield.

Odenweller was not wearing a safety belt. He sustained serious injuries and was transported to St. Rita’s Medical Center by Cridersville EMS.

Makar was wearing a safety belt. He was transported to St. Rita’s Medical Center by Spencerville EMS with serious injuries. Skeens was wearing a safety belt. She sustained life threatening injuries and was transported to St. Rita’s Medical Center by Cridersville EMS.

The Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office, Cridersville Fire Department/EMS, Buckland Fire Department, Spencerville EMS, and Nelson’s Towing also responded to the crash.

Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation by the Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.