CLAYTON, Ohio — A passenger died and a 79-year-old driver was critically hurt in a two-vehicle crash at a Montgomery County intersection Friday afternoon, authorities said.
The collision occurred at approximately 3:48 p.m. at Hoke and Westbrook roads in Clayton, about 70 miles west of Columbus.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, John Huston, 83, of Trotwood, was driving a 2023 Hyundai Elantra southbound on Hoke Road when he failed to yield the right of way. His car was struck by a westbound 2013 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 39-year-old Cody Ritter of Greenville, troopers said.
The Elantra's passenger, 79-year-old Joya Hill of Trotwood, was transported by the Clayton Fire Department to Miami Valley Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Huston was taken to Miami Valley Hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
Ritter was transported to Miami Valley North with non-life-threatening injuries. A passenger in his truck was taken to Miami Valley Hospital, also with non-life-threatening injuries.
The intersection was closed for several hours as police and fire departments from Clayton, Englewood, and Trotwood assisted at the scene.
According to the Highway Patrol, next of kin have been notified. The crash remains under investigation.