The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that
occurred on September 25, 2024, at approximately 9:57 P.M. The crash occurred on County Road
24, approximately one-quarter mile south of State Route 2 in German Township, Fulton County.
20 year old Izreal Fonseca, of Napoleon, was driving a 2007 Ford Focus southbound on County
Road 24. Fonseca crossed over railroad tracks at a high rate of speed, lost control of the
vehicle and went off the right side of the roadway before overturning. Fonseca was ejected
from the vehicle along with the front right passenger 21 year old Brandon Bauer, Napoleon.
Izreal Fonseca succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. Brandon Bauer was
transported to Saint Vincent’s Hospital via Life Flight with serious injuries. Safety belts and
impaired driving appear to be a factor in this crash, and the crash remains under investigation.
County Road 24 was closed for approximately 3 hours; however, has since reopened.