Troopers say Wood was driving a Ford Focus southbound on US 127 and was stopped to make a turn into a driveway.
VAN WERT, OHIO (WLIO) - A multiple vehicle fatal crash occurred near the Hickory Sticks golf course just south of Van Wert on Monday morning. The Ohio Highway Patrol says 30-year-old Zachary Wood of Convoy, and 29-year-old Logan Elder of Van Wert, both died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Troopers say Wood was driving a Ford Focus southbound on US 127 and was stopped to make a turn into a driveway. His vehicle was then struck from behind by a Chevy Truck driven by 61-year-old Timothy Kiester of Michigan. The force of that crash sent Wood's vehicle into the path of a northbound semi driven by 33-year-old Christopher Poland of Niles, Ohio. The occupants of the Ford, Wood and Elder were both pronounced dead at the scene. Poland was transported from the scene to Ohio Health in Van Wert for treatment.
The crash remains under investigation.
