ELYRIA, Ohio — A 22-year-old Elyria man is facing multiple charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide and aggravated vehicular assault, after a suspected drunk driving crash caused the death of a woman and injured her infant.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a call of a two-vehicle crash came in at around 1 a.m. near the intersection of West Ridge Road and Dellefield Road in Elyria Township. Upon arrival on scene, troopers found two passenger vehicles off the east side of West Ridge Road.
Troopers say a 2011 Ford Focus operated by 30-year-old Kaylie Eskins of Lorain stopped at the intersection of Dellefield Road and West Ridge Road and then proceeded to make a right turn traveling northbound on West Ridge Road. Eskins' 1-year-old son John was a passenger in the car.
A 2008 Audi S5 operated by 22-year-old Logan Townsley of Elyria with passenger 28-year-old Sullivan Townsley of Amherst was traveling northbound on West Ridge Rd. Townsley struck the rear of Eskins’ vehicle, causing both vehicles to travel off the east side of West Ridge Road.
As a result of the crash, Kaylie Eskins was pronounced dead at the scene. John Eskins was transported by Life Care EMS to Lorain Mercy, then Life Flighted to University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland with serious injuries.
Logan Townsley was transported to University Hospitals in Elyria by Life Care EMS with minor injuries. Sullivan Townsley was transported to University Hospitals in Elyria by Life Care EMS with serious injuries. The occupants of both vehicles were utilizing seat belts and child safety seats.
Troopers say Logan Townsley was found to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. He was incarcerated at the Lorain County Jail on charges of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and reckless operation. Excessive speed and impairment are believed to be a factor in this crash.
On Tuesday, OSHP Sgt. Ray Santiago told 3News that Townsley has also been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and aggravated vehicular assault.
The crash remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Stay with 3News for more details as they develop.
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