For Immediate Release: April 26, 2024
Contact: Lieutenant J. L. Schwochow (419) 668-4087
Clinton Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Norwalk Post is currently investigating a one-vehicle fatal crash that occurred today, April 26, 2024, at approximately 12:33 A.M. The crash happened on County Road 36 east of Township Road 1106, Clinton Township, Seneca County.
Daniel Vogelpohl, age 32, from Republic, Ohio drove a 1999 red, Mercury Cougar southeast on E. County Road 36. Mr. Vogelpohl failed to negotiate the left curve and went off the roadway's right side, striking several trees before catching on fire.
Mr. Vogelpohl was not wearing his seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. Mr. Vogelpohl sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash.
It is unknown if alcohol and drugs were a factor in the crash. The crash remains under investigation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, Tiffin Police Department, Tiffin EMS, Clinton Township Fire Department, Seneca County Coroner’s Office, and Rush Repairs and Recovery.
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