A major car accident occurred this afternoon involving several cars on North Grubb and Elida roads. Both the American Township Fire Department and the American Township Police Department were accompanied by the Ohio State Highway Patrol to sort out any damages on the scene. Few details were provided as authorities investigate the accident, but it is known that three people had to be transported to a nearby hospital.

ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Zion Church Road, between Grubb Road and McBride Road, will be closed for crossover replacement starting at 7:30 a.m. on August 12, 2024, and is expected to be closed until August 13, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Crossover will be closed to emergency vehicles as well. 

Two people were trapped inside the van, but were eventually extracted by American Township Fire, and were then transported from the scene. Three people occupied the other vehicle, and all were transported from the scene as well. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The Jeep Cherokee was driving south on Grubb Road when they failed to stop at the posted signs. They entered the path of a Cadillac heading west on Piquad Road and were struck before coming to rest in a nearby corn field. Both drivers were the only occupants in their vehicles. Police say the driver of the Jeep was transported with minor injuries while the Cadillac driver walked away with a few scratches.