Andrew Taylor Obituary – A crash that occurred in Mercer County last week has tragically resulted in the death of a 17-year-old. The incident took place on Fast Road in Hopewell Township, specifically in the vicinity of Hoenie Road, shortly before 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 18. According to the investigation conducted by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, the crash involved a 2001 tan Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Andrew Taylor, also 17 years old and from Celina. Taylor was traveling westbound on Fast Road, west of Hoenie Road when he veered off the right side of the road.
He collided with a tree and subsequently struck a second tree before coming to a stop. Following the crash, Taylor was airlifted from the scene and taken to St Rita’s Hospital in Lima. However, due to the severity of his injuries, he was later transferred to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus for further medical care. Tragically, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office received notification on Sunday that Taylor had succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. As more information becomes available, we will continue to provide updates on this story.