The following is a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol:

Wapakoneta Post investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on
U.S. 33 in Moulton Township

WAPAKONETA - The Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is
investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash. The crash occurred earlier today, April 25,
at 2:56 a.m., at the intersection of U.S. 33 and Bay Road in Moulton Township,
Auglaize County.

The preliminary investigation revealed a 2010 Honda Accord, operated by Ethan
Brunswick, 18, Celina, was traveling east on U.S. 33, and a 2012 Kenworth tanker,
operated by Shane Thomason, 51, Lima, was traveling north on Bay Road, turning
left to travel west onto U.S. 33. While the Kenworth was conducting its turn, the
Honda struck the rear of the Kenworth, After striking the Kenworth, both occupants
of the Honda were ejected.

Brunswick succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene of the crash.

Brunswick’s passenger, Gage Stein, 19, Celina, was transported by air ambulance to
a local area hospital with serious injuries.

Thomason was not injured as a result of the crash.

The Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office,
Wapakoneta Fire Department, St. Mary’s Fire Department, Buckland Volunteer Fire
Department, CareFlight Air & Mobile Services, Auglaize County Coroner’s Office,
Ohio Department of Transportation, Miller Auto Inc. and Miller Funeral Home.

The crash remains under investigation by the Wapakoneta Post.