One teen has died and another left in serious condition after a Monday night crash near Hertiage High School.
Shortly after 6:00 o’clock on Monday night, Allen County Sheriffs Department responded to single car crash in the area of Houk Road, north of Monroeville Road.
Upon arrivial, first responders found an overturned van that had struck a utility pole and knocked down powerlines in the surrounding area.
According to deputies, the van was traveling northbound on Houk Road when the van left the roadway for unknown reasons. One teen was airlifted to a local hospital in serious condition.
The other teen was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are still investigating the incident.
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My heart goes out to all those suffering this tragic loss.
Portions of Houk road are not paved, or just stone covered. I wonder if this could have been a factor?
I thought that Adams & Allen had an initiative to pave all their roads in the late 90’s? Obviously, this didn’t happen..
Wonder why?
Maybe they should revisit this, as i’m positive the little country house settings don’t like the dust passers-by tend to kick up, regardless their speeds.
Speed, Animals, Pot holes, or just a slight distraction, could lead to an alteration/over-correction which can be quite difficult to overcome on anything but a paved road. Especially in this case, with a younger driver, experience comes into play.
I am guessing speed was the biggest factor. With that said, it’s hard to put a recommended speed on a stone/dirt road, (even on fresh chip’n’seal… to the dolt that blew by me other day… pelting my vehicle. grrr) as the moisture plays a factor in your ability to control your vehicle on the different mediums. No moisture… nothing to hold it together.
Loose stone/dirt is not the easiest thing to drive on, but, more manageable at lower speeds; in certain conditions. Everyone needs to be aware that these (lesser traveled roads) should have variable speed limitations, based on the climate conditions.