HEBRON, Ohio — A wrestler at a university in Ohio was killed in a car crash on Thursday, according to our media partners WBNS-10 TV.
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Otterbein University sophomore Josh Taylor, 19, died in a crash in the Thornville-Hebron area.
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Brent Rastetter, the university’s wrestling coach, said the crash happened while Taylor was driving to work.
It is unclear if anyone else was injured in this crash or how many cars were involved.
Taylor graduated from Lakewood High School in Hebron before attending Otterbein University.
“The Otterbein community is saddened by the tragic loss of a member of our Otterbein family. Josh Taylor passed away yesterday in a traffic accident. The thoughts and prayers of our entire community are with Josh’s family and friends at this difficult time,” the university said in a statement.
The university will offer emotional support and counseling through its Counseling Center, Office of Faith and Spiritual Live, and Division of Student Affairs.
Otterbein mourns the tragic passing of sophomore men’s wrestler, Josh Taylor. pic.twitter.com/8Nbrqk3JsY
— Otterbein Athletics (@Ott_Athletics) January 3, 2025
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