(7-27-26) The Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says the crash happened at approximately 5:03 a.m. at the intersection of State Route 219 and Plattner Pike in St. Marys Township.

Noah J. Carte (18) of New Bremen was driving a 2005 Hyundai Sonata north on Plattner Pike and he failed to stop at the posted stop sign and was struck by an eastbound 2010 Honda CR-V driven by Jamie A. O’Neal (49) of Saint Marys.

Carte traveled off the north side of State Route 219 and stopped in a field. O’Neal went off the south side of the roadway and came to rest in a ditch.

Both drivers were wearing safety belts and suffered serious injuries. Carte and O’Neal were both transported by Saint Marys Township EMS to Joint Township District Memorial Hospital.

Saint Marys Township Fire and EMS, Tops Towing and Nelson’s Towing assisted at the scene.

The Highway Patrol says alcohol and drugs are not suspected as factors. The crash remains under investigation by the Wapakoneta Post.