Hanover Township, OH — Sheriff Richard K. Jones and the Butler County Sheriff’s Office are saddened to report a devastating single-vehicle crash that occurred during the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
At approximately 1:40 a.m., deputies from the Butler County Sheriff’s Office, alongside emergency crews from the Ross Township Fire Department, were dispatched to the 2100 block of Ross Hanover Road following a report of a serious traffic accident involving a vehicle that had collided with a tree.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered a 2014 Acura that had sustained catastrophic damage. Initial findings from the scene indicated that the vehicle had been traveling westbound when the driver lost control, veered off the left side of the roadway, and violently struck a tree.
Tragically, the 17-year-old female driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A 17-year-old female passenger was critically injured and was immediately airlifted by CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital, where she is currently being treated for serious, life-threatening injuries.
Due to the severity of the incident, the Butler County Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team (S.T.A.R.T.) was called in to conduct a detailed investigation. Early indicators suggest that excessive speed may have been a contributing factor in the crash. However, authorities state that drugs and alcohol are not suspected at this time.
Sheriff Jones expressed his deep sorrow over the tragedy:
“These are the calls that weigh heaviest on all of us. A young life lost, another fighting to survive—it’s a nightmare for the families, and it’s heartbreaking for our community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this devastating loss.”
Grief counselors have been made available to students and staff in the local school district, where both teens are believed to have attended.
As the investigation continues, anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Butler County Sheriff’s Office.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Further updates will be shared as they become available.
Media Contact:
Butler County Sheriff’s Office
Public Information Division
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