One dead, two transported after two vehicle crash on Reservoir Road

A fatal crash closed a portion of Reservoir Road on Tuesday.

One dead, two transported after two vehicle crash on Reservoir Road

The Ohio State Highway Patrol says the call came in around 12:30 Tuesday afternoon of a crash between a Ford Excursion van and a Dodge Neon.

One dead, two transported after two vehicle crash on Reservoir Road

The Patrol says a passenger in the Neon, 78-year-old Garry Prater of Elida was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Neon, 78-year-old Nancy Prater, also of Elida, was taken to Lima Memorial for her injuries. Meanwhile, the driver of the Excursion, 21-year-old Connor Brayton of Lima was transported with minor injuries.

Troopers continue to investigate the crash. Several agencies assisted the Ohio Highway Patrol on Scene.