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16-Year-Old Avante Weldon Killed in Marion Township Crash on Likens-Chapel Road
MARION TOWNSHIP, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is investigating a tragic two-vehicle crash in Marion Township that claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy late Saturday night.
According to investigators, the fatal collision occurred at approximately 10:42 p.m. on Likens-Chapel Road near Fairground Road in Marion County.
A preliminary investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol determined that a Mercedes-Benz was parked facing northbound on Likens-Chapel Road when it was struck from behind by a Ford Ranger driven by Timothy Best, 66, of Marion.
Authorities said Avante Weldon, 16, was standing behind the parked Mercedes-Benz at the time of the collision. The impact caused critical injuries to the teenager.
Emergency responders from Marion City Fire and EMS transported Weldon to Marion General Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries despite lifesaving efforts.
The owner of the Mercedes-Benz, Sandra Sayre, 46, of Marion, was inside the vehicle when it was struck. Two 14-year-old occupants were also inside the vehicle during the crash.
Sayre and the two juvenile passengers sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.
The driver of the Ford Ranger, Timothy Best, also suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by several emergency response agencies, including:
Marion City Police Department
Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Marion Township EMS
Marion City Fire and EMS
Kirby’s Towing
Emergency crews remained at the scene while investigators documented evidence and worked to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal collision.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Authorities have not released additional details regarding possible contributing factors as investigators continue examining the incident.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is encouraged to cooperate with law enforcement as they work to determine exactly what caused the deadly crash that claimed the life of 16-year-old Avante Weldon.
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Cessna Aircraft Crashes Into Field During Takeoff Attempt in Batavia, Ohio; Instructor and Student Reportedly Uninjured
BATAVIA, Ohio (Clermont County) — A Cessna aircraft went down into a field after an unsuccessful takeoff attempt near Sporty’s Pilot Shop in Batavia, Ohio, according to preliminary incident information.
Both occupants, a flight instructor and a student pilot, reportedly escaped the incident without injuries.
The aircraft crash was reported near 2001 Sporty’s Drive in Batavia, in Clermont County. Initial information indicates that the Cessna failed to take off and went down into a nearby field.
Two people were aboard the aircraft at the time of the incident. They were identified in the initial report as a flight instructor and a student pilot.
Both occupants reportedly exited the aircraft and were reported to be uninjured. According to the preliminary information, they were being transported back to Sporty’s Pilot Shop following the incident.
No injuries were reported in the information provided, although further official confirmation may be needed.
The incident occurred in the area of Sporty’s Drive in Batavia, a community in Clermont County, Ohio. The aircraft reportedly entered a field after failing to become airborne during its takeoff attempt.
Details about the aircraft’s condition, the precise circumstances of the failed takeoff and whether emergency crews or aviation investigators responded were not immediately available in the initial report.
The cause of the incident has not been established, and no additional information about possible damage to the aircraft was provided.
This is a developing story. Further details may become available as authorities confirm the circumstances surrounding the incident.