(From the Tiffin Police Department)

The Tiffin Police Department is currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred earlier this (Monday) morning at the intersection of W. Market Street and Benner Street.

Preliminary information indicates that a motorcycle, occupied by a driver and an 18-year-old passenger, was traveling eastbound on Market Street when it collided with a vehicle traveling northbound on Benner Street. The impact resulted in a serious crash.

Tragically, the 18-year-old passenger on the motorcycle was declared deceased at the scene. The driver of the motorcycle sustained critical injuries and was transported by Life Flight to a Toledo-area hospital. The driver of the other vehicle did not sustain any visible injuries and was evaluated and treated at the scene by the Tiffin Fire/Rescue Division.

At this time, details surrounding the circumstances of the crash remain limited. The identities of those involved are being withheld pending family notification and further investigation.

The Tiffin Police Department is conducting the investigation with assistance from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.

Chief Pauly