HANCOCK COUNTY, Ohio (WLIO) — A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 left one person dead and four others injured early Sunday morning.
Authorities identified the victim as 49-year-old Rondel Marsh of Englewood, Ohio. The crash occurred just before 3 a.m. near the State Route 235 interchange.
According to troopers from the Findlay post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a car driven by 21-year-old Samenda Moreau of Findlay was traveling at a high rate of speed in the northbound lanes when it struck a pickup truck driven by 51-year-old Jeanine Marsh of Englewood.
The impact pushed the pickup truck off the roadway, causing it to overturn. Rondel Marsh was pronounced dead at the scene.
Jeanine Marsh was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while another passenger in the pickup was treated at the scene. Moreau and her passenger both suffered minor injuries.
Troopers believe alcohol was a factor in the crash. Moreau was booked into the Hancock County Jail. The crash remains under investigation, and additional charges could be filed.
Media Release from the Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol
Union Township- The Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on April 19, 2026, at approximately 2:59 A.M. on Interstate 75 near mile post 145 in Union Township.
A 2026 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Jeanine Marsh, 51 years old of Englewood Ohio was northbound on Interstate 75 near mile post 145. A 2021 Dodge Charger driven by 21-year-old Samenda Moreau of Findlay Ohio, was also driving northbound on Interstate 75 approaching the Silverado. The Charger was traveling at a high rate of speed prior to the crash and struck the 2026 Silverado in the rear. The Chevrolet Silverado was pushed off the right side of the roadway and overturned before coming to rest. The Dodge Charger came to rest on the right shoulder of the interstate on the northbound side.
49-year-old Rondel Marsh of Englewood Ohio was the right front passenger in the Chevrolet Silverado, and he sustained fatal injuries from the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. 19-year-old Ryan Marsh of Englewood Ohio was the rear passenger in the Silverado, and he was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Jeanine Marsh was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Besly Sidelca, 31 years old, of Findlay Ohio was the right front passenger in the Dodge Charger. Mr. Sidelca was treated at the scene with minor injuries and was released. Samenda Moreau received minor injuries and was treated at Blanchard Valley Hospital.
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in this crash, and the crash remains under investigation, with the possibility that more charges will be filed at a later date. All the occupants in the Chevrolet Silverado were wearing their seatbelts. It is unknown at this time if seatbelts were used by the driver and passenger of the Dodge Charger.
Assisting on scene were: Southwestern Hancock County Joint Fire, HANCO EMS, Ohio Department of Public Safety, and R and A Towing.
