(9-11-25) On September 10, 2025, at approximately 08:33 A.M., the Lima Post of The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a four-vehicle crash on State Route 115, near US 30 in American Township, Allen County.

Sean Triplett (40) of Florence Kentucky, was operating a 2009 Toyota Avalon north bound on State Route 115. Triplett drove left of center and struck a southbound 2025 Chevrolet Equinox, operated by Morgan Krouse (24) of Kalida. Triplett continued in the wrong of lane of travel and struck a southbound 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, operated by Joann Kahle (60)of Fort Jennings. Kahle was forced off the right side of the roadway.

Krouse was forced left of center and struck a northbound 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by Thora George, age 30, of Lima.  Triplett and Kahle were both pronounced deceased at the scene. Triplett was not wearing a safety belt. Krouse and George were both treated and released from the scene with possible injuries.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on -scene by; Allen County Coroner’s Office, Allen Mortuary Services, American Township Fire and EMS, American Township Police Department, Lima Fire Department, Able Wrecker Service, Knippen Chrysler Dodge Jeep, and Kenny’s Auto Kare.