(9-1-25) On September 1, 2025, at approximately 4:03 AM, Shawnee Township Police and Fire Department responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash within the 5100 block of State Route 117 (Spencerville Road).

The investigation revealed that the driver and sole occupant, Owen Conley (17) from Spencerville, was operating a 2008 Honda Accord west on S.R. 117. The vehicle traveled off the north side of the roadway, struck an embankment, collided with a tree and overturned before coming to rest. Conley was pronounced deceased on scene.

Conley was not wearing a seat belt, and alcohol is believed to be a factor.

Assisting Shawnee Township on scene were the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Allen County Coroner’s Office, Shawnee Township EMS, and Army’s Towing.

This crash is still under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Related: Conley was a member of Spencerville’s baseball team, he was an All-Northwest Conference Honorable Mention this past season.