WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO, Ohio — A three-car crash that resulted in a fatality on Monday in Wayne County is under investigation, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
At approximately 10:19 p.m. on Monday, a 2007 Honda Pilot was headed westbound on US 250 when it drifted left of the center line and into the path of a 2014 Ford Focus that was headed eastbound near Smyser Road. The Ford Focus then went off of the road after colliding with the Honda Pilot, while the Honda spun out before being struck by a 2008 Acura RDX that was headed eastbound, authorities said.
22-year-old Courtney Kovacs who was driving the Focus, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Honda Pilot was transported to Wooster Community Hospital with serious injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
The driver of the Acura RDX was treated for minor injuries at the scene by paramedics.
The three-car wreck resulted in a closure of US 250 for approximately four hours. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor in the crash.
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