Kimberly Sears and Kehte Little, both 17, killed in single-vehicle crash into creek off of New Martinsburg Road in Wilmington, Ohio
Two teens killed in Wilmington crash, troopers say
The crash remains under investigation. Troopers said they did not suspect alcohol or drug use. They asked anyone with information contact the Wilmington Highway Patrol Post at 937-382-2551.
Updated: Two local teens killed in crash
At about 9:10 p.m. a 2004 Chrysler Sebring, driven by Kimberly Sears, 17, of Wilmington, with passenger Kehte Little, 17, of Sabina, was southbound on New Martinsburg Road and did not negotiate a curve, according to the OSHP. The vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree, then overturned and landed in a creek on its top.
According to Branden Jackman of the Paint Creek EMS/Fire District, the call came in at about 9:12 p.m. to Paint Creek’s Station 1 in Greenfield. Jackman said the ditch was full of water and the passenger compartment of the vehicle was submerged.
Community mourns Clinton Co. teens killed in Wednesday night crash
The crash happened just after 9 p.m. Wednesday on New Martinsburg Road near Ohio 28 in Highland County.
Neighbors who live nearby said they rushed to the scene as soon as they heard the crash.
“We like to help,” James Gingerich said. His son was one of the first to respond to the scene. Gingerich says his son was on his way home from church when he came upon the accident.
After an injury car accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone has been injured in a car crash, it's hard to know what to do to help. Injured people need appropriate medial treatment, but they also need to have their civil and legal rights protected.
After a serious crash, several steps need to be taken, including dealing with the insurance companies, tracking and documenting lost income from missed work, coordinating medical bill payments, and handling an insurance claim.
Go here for information on the best way to handle these issues following an injury car accident.
Add new comment