Monclova Township – The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on August 1, 2024, at approximately 3:03 p.m. The crash occurred on State Route 2 at Garden Road in Monclova Township, Lucas County, Ohio.
John Henzler, age 88, of Mesa, Arizona, was driving a 2006 Kia Sorento northbound on Garden Road when he failed to yield for the posted stop sign at State Route 2.
As Mr. Henzler entered the intersection, he was struck by a 16-year-old male, of Swanton, Ohio, who was westbound on State Route 2, driving a 2014 Dodge Journey. The 16-year-old then drove off the right side of the roadway, striking a mailbox and a fence.
Mr. Henzler’s passenger, Grace Henzler, age 87, of Mesa, Arizona, was transported by Lucas County Life Squad to the University of Toledo Medical Center with serious injuries.
Mr. Henzler was transported to the University of Toledo Medical Center by Monclova Rescue, with minor injuries. Mrs. Henzler was entrapped and extracted through mechanical means by the Monclova Fire Department.
The 16-year-old was transported by a family member to a local hospital for minor injuries. The 16-year-old had a 15-year-old male passenger who claimed no injury and was released at the scene.
Mr. Henzler was not wearing his safety belt. Mrs. Henzler and both the 16- and 15-year-olds were all wearing their safety belts. The crash remains under investigation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office, Monclova Fire and Rescue Department, Lucas County Life Squad, Ankenbrandt’s Towing, and Pat & Jake’s Towing.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to never drive distracted, and to take the extra time to safely proceed through intersections.