HARDIN COUNTY, OHIO (WLIO) - 6 people were taken to the hospital in serious condition after a two-car crash on the western side of Hardin County. Around 11:30 am Wednesday morning, the crash happened at the intersection of CR 15 and SR 309. Law enforcement says a vehicle driven by Akmed Momand of Columbus was heading north on CR 15, and allegedly ran the stop sign at SR 309 and was hit by a Feng Jao Al-Olimat of Ada. The force of the impact rolled Momand's vehicle, he and his four passengers including three children were transported to Lima Memorial, and Al-Olimat was also taken to Memorial. The crash is still under investigation by the Hardin County Sheriff's Office.
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 11/22/23
On November 22, 2023 at 11:35am the Hardin County Central Dispatch Center received multiple 911 calls in regards to an injury crash at the intersection of Co Rd 15 and St Rt 309. Upon arrival deputies found 2 vehicles off the west side of Co Rd 15 in a private yard.
A northbound vehicle driven by Akmed Momand of Columbus had rolled once and came to rest in the yard. The vehicle contained the driver, Akmed Momand, along with the front seat passenger, Rahat-Bodi Momand. The vehicle also contained three children in the rear compartment area. All five people were transported to Lima Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.
The west bound vehicle, operated by Feng Jao Al-Olimat of Ada, also came to rest in the same private yard. She was also transported to Lima Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.
Preliminary results of the investigation indicate that the northbound vehicle driven by Mr. Momand is at fault in the crash for failing to stop at the stop sign however the crash remains under investigation.
The Sheriff’s office was assisted at the scene by Alger Fire, Ada Fire, Bath Twp Fire, Harrod Fire, Lafayette Fire, Ada EMS, USV EMS, Harrod EMS, Lafayette EMS, Multi-County Crash Investigation Team, Hardin Co S/O Drone Unit, Osborns Towing and ODOT.
