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21-Year-Old Luke Quentin Palacios Dies After Dirt Bike Crash in Midland
A 21-year-old man has died following a crash involving a dirt bike and an SUV Wednesday night in Midland, according to the Midland Police Department.
Authorities identified the victim as Luke Quentin Palacios.
Police said officers responded at approximately 10:42 p.m. on May 13, 2026, to a reported collision involving a motor vehicle and motorcycle at the intersection of Raymond Street and Cedar Springs Drive.
When officers and emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene, they located a non-street-legal 2023 Yamaha YZ250FX dirt bike lying in the intersection.
Investigators also found a heavily damaged 2006 Nissan Murano west of the crash site.
Emergency responders discovered Palacios lying next to the motorcycle suffering from life-threatening injuries.
According to the Midland Police Department, Palacios was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital for emergency treatment.
Despite lifesaving efforts by medical staff, he later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Preliminary findings from investigators indicate Palacios was traveling southbound on Raymond Street at a high rate of speed shortly before the collision occurred.
Police said the Nissan Murano was traveling westbound on Howard Street and had reportedly stopped at a posted stop sign before proceeding through the intersection and crossing Raymond Street toward the 3700 block of Cedar Springs Drive.
Investigators believe Palacios then struck the passenger side of the SUV during the collision.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the driver of the Nissan Murano or whether any citations or charges are expected as the investigation continues.
The crash remains under active investigation by the Midland Police Department. Officials confirmed that next of kin have been notified following the fatal crash.
Family members, friends, and members of the Midland community are mourning the loss of Luke Quentin Palacios after the devastating late-night collision.
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Megan Mazzoleni, 29, Killed in Head-On Crash on Edwards Ridge Road in Tuscarawas County, Ohio
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio — A devastating head-on collision in Rush Township claimed the life of 29-year-old Megan Mazzoleni of Gnadenhutten and left three other people, including two young children, needing emergency medical care.
The crash occurred at approximately 7:52 a.m. on November 2 along Edwards Ridge Road, south of Ridge Road. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the collision involved a Ford Focus and a Kia Telluride traveling in opposite directions.
The tragic incident has left families facing an unimaginable loss while the injured victims receive medical attention.
According to the Highway Patrol, Mazzoleni was driving southbound in a Ford Focus with a 6-year-old boy seated in the back. The child was reportedly properly secured with a seat belt.
At the same time, 43-year-old Shanon Matsel of Port Washington was traveling northbound in a Kia Telluride. A second 6-year-old boy was riding in the back seat of her vehicle and was also properly restrained.
Investigators reported that the Ford Focus traveled left of center and struck the Kia Telluride head-on.
The collision caused severe damage and left occupants requiring assistance from emergency crews.
Mazzoleni was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Authorities reported that she became trapped inside the vehicle and had to be extricated by rescue personnel.
Despite the emergency response, she suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Tuscarawas County Coroner.
Her death at just 29 years old is a heartbreaking loss for her family, friends and everyone who knew her. A life that held so much possibility was cut short in a sudden and devastating collision.
Matsel, who was wearing a seat belt, also had to be extricated from her vehicle by emergency responders.
She was transported to Union Hospital by Uhrichsville EMS for medical treatment. Further details about the severity of her injuries were not provided in the available report.
Both 6-year-old boys involved in the crash were also transported for emergency medical care. Due to the seriousness of the situation, medical helicopters flew the children to Akron Children’s Hospital.
The children had reportedly been properly secured in their respective vehicles. Their conditions have not been disclosed in the information provided.
Several emergency and support agencies responded to the crash, including the Arrowhead and Uhrichsville fire departments, emergency medical personnel, towing crews and the Tuscarawas County Coroner’s Office.
Their response involved assisting the trapped occupants, providing medical care and managing the aftermath of the collision.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that drugs and alcohol are not suspected as contributing factors in the crash.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
According to the preliminary information, the Ford Focus crossed left of center before striking the Kia Telluride. Authorities have not provided additional details about what caused the vehicle to leave its lane.
The loss of Megan Mazzoleni is a painful reminder of how quickly a routine morning can turn into a life-changing tragedy.
At just 29, she had so much life ahead of her. Her sudden death has left loved ones grieving and facing a future without someone who mattered deeply to them.
Thoughts and prayers are also with Shanon Matsel and the two young boys as they receive medical care and begin the difficult process of recovery.
May Megan Mazzoleni rest in eternal peace. May her family and friends find strength and comfort during this heartbreaking time, and may Shanon and both children make a full recovery.