On March 28, 2026, at approximately 10:17 A.M., the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a commercial semi-truck striking a car on US 30 at the Hancock County Line in Richland Township, Allen County.
Lawrence Morris Sr, age 62, from Toledo, Ohio was southbound on CR 15 driving a 2015 Lincoln MKS. Andrew Skiles, age 54, from Rochester, Indiana was westbound on US 30 driving a 2018 Kenworth Semi. Morris failed to yield at a posted stop sign and was struck in the side by the semi. Morris suffered fatal injuries and was transported from the scene by Allen County Mortuary Services to Chiles-Lehman Funeral Home. Skiles suffered possible injuries and was transported from the scene by Beaverdam-Richland EMS to Lima Memorial Hospital. Lawrence Morris III, age 15 from Toledo, Ohio was a passenger in the Lincoln. He suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported from the scene by Beaverdam-Richland EMS to Lima Memorial Hospital. All occupants were
wearing their safety belts at the time of the crash.
The crash remains under investigation.
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