OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL: PRESS RELEASE (Toledo) – The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on September 25, 2024, at approximately 9:57 P.M.
The crash occurred on County Road 24, approximately one-quarter mile south of State Route 2 in German Township, Fulton County.
Izreal Fonseca, age 20, of Napoleon, Ohio was driving a 2007 Ford Focus southbound on County Road 24.
Mr. Fonseca crossed over railroad tracks at a high rate of speed, lost control of the vehicle and went off the right side of the roadway before overturning.
Mr. Fonseca was ejected from the vehicle along with the front right passenger Brandon Bauer, age 21, of Napoleon Ohio.
Mr. Fonseca succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. Mr. Bauer was transported to Saint Vincent’s Hospital via Life Flight with serious injuries.
Safety belts and impaired driving appear to be factors in this crash, and the crash remains under investigation.
County Road 24 was closed for approximately 3 hours; however, has since reopened.
The Patrol was assisted by Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Archbold Police Department, Fulton County Life Squad, Life Flight, German Township Fire & EMS, Fulton County Coroner and Don’s Towing.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds motorists to always wear safety belts, and to never drive impaired or distracted.