1 dead, 1 injured in crash along Lincoln Highway in Hancock County

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Orange Township, Ohio
Lincoln Highway and County Road 15
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Orange Township Ohio in Orange Township, Ohio: A two‐vehicle crash occurred on Lincoln Highway near County Road 15 in Orange Township, Hancock County, Ohio, at about 5:58 a.m. Tuesday. A 2008 Pontiac G‐6 driven westbound was struck by a northbound 2019 Chevrolet Cruze that failed to yield at the stop sign. The impact caused both vehicles to leave the roadway and come to rest in a field. Chad Shepler died at the scene, while Gregory Miron sustained serious injuries and was transported to Lima Memorial Hospital.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Chad Shepler Driver Fatal
Gregory Miron Driver Injured

Original reporting

1 dead, 1 injured in crash along Lincoln Highway in Hancock County

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