Two teenagers from Springfield, Ohio, lost their lives in a tragic car crash on Friday afternoon. Taylor Haffner, 17, and Osman Diaz, 17, were both pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that the crash involved two vehicles and occurred at approximately 4:02 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. 68 and state Route 41.
According to the preliminary investigation, Haffner was driving a 2006 Honda Civic north on U.S. 68 with Diaz in the passenger seat. The vehicle then veered off the left side of the road, crossed over the center median into the southbound lanes, and collided with a 2017 Hyundai Tuscon. Two individuals from the Hyundai were taken to Kettering Health Springfield Emergency Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Both Haffner and Diaz were students at the Global Impact STEM Academy in Springfield, as confirmed by the academy on social media. The school has announced that there will be a short vigil in the gymnasium on Sunday evening from 6-7 p.m. The academy has also arranged for counselors to be on site during the vigil and at the academy on Monday to offer support to students and staff members.
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The tragic accident has left the community in shock and mourning. Southbound U.S. 68 was closed as the crash was investigated and cleaned up. The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on the scene by multiple organizations, including the Springfield Township Fire Department and EMS, German Township Police Department, Springfield Police Department, Clark County Coroner’s Office, Ohio Department of Transportation, and Dan’s Towing.
The loss of two young lives is always a devastating event, and the thoughts and prayers of the entire community are with the families and loved ones of the victims during this difficult time.
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The tragic accident serves as a reminder of the dangers of driving and the importance of practicing safe driving habits. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, and it is unclear at this time what factors may have contributed to the crash.
The Global Impact STEM Academy is a public school in Springfield that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. The academy has a close-knit community, and the loss of two students has deeply affected students, staff, and families alike.
In a statement released by the school, Global Impact STEM Academy Director Josh Jennings expressed his condolences, saying, "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of Taylor and Osman during this difficult time. They were both bright and talented students who had a passion for learning and making a positive impact on the world around them."
Jennings went on to say that the school is providing support to students and staff and will continue to do so in the coming days and weeks. "We are here to support our students, families, and staff in any way that we can during this tragic time. Our counselors and support staff will be available to provide assistance and comfort to those who need it," he said.
The tragic accident has left the community grieving and mourning, and it is a sobering reminder of the fragility of life. As the investigation into the crash continues, it is hoped that lessons can be learned from this tragedy, and steps can be taken to prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future.
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