18-year-old thrown from car during crash in Auglaize County
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Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 2:37 p.m. on US Route 33 westbound near milepost 14.
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An initial investigation found that a 61-year-old man driving a GMC Savana and an 18-year-old man driving a Ford Expedition were both heading westbound on US Route 33. The GMC was in front of the Ford.
The crash happened when the 18-year-old drove into the left lane and tried to pass the GMC, according to the spokesperson.
After hitting the GMC, the Ford drove off the left side of the road and struck a raised median, which caused the car to go airborne.
The Ford landed in the eastbound lanes of US Route 33, overturned and slid off the right side of the road, according to the spokesperson.
The GMC slid off the road as a result of the impact.
The 18-year-old driver was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the car, the spokesperson said.
He was transported to Lima Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.
His passenger, a 19-year-old man, sustained injuries and was also transported to Lima Memorial.
The driver of the GMC was not injured in this crash.
Troopers do not believe alcohol or drugs contributed to this crash.
The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol Wapakoneta Post.
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