State Patrol Investigating Serious Injury Crash on US-127.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Defiance Post is investigating a twovehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:56 P.M. on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The crash occurred at the intersection of US-127 and US-6 in Williams County. The northbound lanes of US-127 were closed for nearly three hours. A 2018 Nissan Altima was being driven by James M. Hays, age 52, of Pioneer, Ohio. A 2005 Pontiac Vibe was being driven by Clint P. Krill, age 46, of Ney, Ohio. Mr. Hays was southbound on US-127 and failed to yield when making a left turn. Mr. Krill was northbound on US-127 and struck Mr. Hays’ vehicle. Both Mr. Hays and Mr. Krill sustained serious injuries. Jamie L. Nash, age 39, of Stryker, Ohio was a front seat passenger in Mr. Hays’ vehicle and also sustained serious injury. All three were transported by Williams County EMS to Parkview Hospital in Bryan, Ohio. Mr. Krill and Ms. Nash were transported by air once at Parkview Hospital to hospitals in Toledo, Ohio.  The crash remains under investigation. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the crash.