MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday, July 4, at approximately 10:42 p.m. on Likens Chapel Road near Fairground Road in Marion Township.
According to the patrol, Sandra Sayre, 46, of Marion, was parked in a 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class facing north when the vehicle was struck from behind by a 2003 Ford Ranger driven by Timothy Best, 66, of Marion.
Investigators said Sayre’s 16-year-old son was standing behind the parked Mercedes when he was struck by the Ford Ranger following the collision.
The teen was transported by Marion City Fire/EMS to Marion General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Sayre and two 14-year-old passengers in the Mercedes were also taken to Marion General Hospital with minor injuries. Best was treated for minor injuries.
Assisting at the scene were the Marion City Police Department, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Marion Township EMS and Kirby’s Towing.
The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Marion County Now will provide updates as additional information becomes available.