3 people hurt in Grover Hill area crash

Ohio State Highway Patrol information

GROVER HILL — Three people were hurt, none apparently seriously, in a multi-car accident that occurred Monday afternoon near Grover Hill in Paulding County.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating the crash, which happened on Ohio 613 at the intersection of Ohio 637, about five miles north of Grover Hill in Paulding County.

At approximately 1:09 p.m. Monday, the Van Wert Post received reports of an injury crash at the intersection of State Routes 613 and 637.  A 2011 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Jodie L. Kinney, 51, of Dublin was southbound on Route 637 and stopped at the posted stop sign. Kinney then failed to yield the right of way to traffic on Route 613 and struck a westbound 2000 Ford Windstar driven by Kourtney Jo Thomas, 16, of Oakwood.

After the initial collision a 2015 GMC Sierra driven by Eric F. Kohart, 30, of Fostoria, was struck. Kohart was traveling eastbound on Route 613 and had stopped at the intersection to yield to oncoming traffic with intentions to make a left turn onto Route 637.

Kinney was transported by Paulding EMS to the Paulding County Hospital with minor injuries. Her passenger, Noah P. Kinney, 14, of Dublin, was not transported. Thomas and her passenger, Lauren N. Hill, 16, of Paulding, were both transported by Grover Hill EMS to the Paulding County Hospital with minor injuries. Kohart did not claim injury.

Alcohol is not believed to be a factor and all occupants were reportedly wearing seatbelts. Kinney was issued a citation for failure to yield to oncoming traffic.

The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, Paulding Fire/EMS, Grover Hill Fire/EMS, Gideon’s Towing and R&O Service assisted at the crash scene.

The Van Wert Post reminds motorists to use extra caution at intersections, obey stop signs and yield to oncoming traffic. The Van Wert Post has handled four stop sign related traffic crashes in Paulding County since July 1, which has resulted in 11 individuals suffering injury.