Prairie Township — On Monday, July 22, 2024 at approximately 7:02p.m., the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a severe injury traffic crash on Holmesville Road (County Road 1 92) in Prairie Township of Holmes County.
The on-scene investigation revealed that a black 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer was southbound on Holmesville Road, when it drove off the right side of the roadway, as it crested a hill. The vehicle over-corrected and went off the left side of the roadway, striking an embankment and a tree, causing it to overturn multiple times.
The driver of the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Elmer Yoder, 23 years old, of Fredericksburg, was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. Mr. Yoder was transported to Wooster Community Hospital with minor injuries.
The front seat passenger of the Trailblazer, Kendrick Miller, 20 years old, of Applecreek, was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. Mr. Miller sustained severe injuries and was transported to Akron City Hospital by Life Flight. Mr. Miller succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on July 23, 2024.
The rear seat passenger, Abraham Weaver, 19 years old, of Holmesville, was not wearing his seat belt and was medically evaluated and released on scene with minor injuries.
At this time, the crash remains under investigation. Alcohol and drugs are believed to be contributing factors to the crash.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by Fredericksburg EMS, Prairie Township Fire Department, and Star American Towing.
