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Three children and adult killed in Saturday night crash in Fulton County

The superintendent of Evergreen Local Schools says a first grader and a fourth grader have died as a result of the crash.

WAUSEON, Ohio — Three children and an adult are dead after a crash late Saturday night on County Road 14 and County Road H in Clinton Township near Wauseon, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Police say Zane Hull, a 21-year-old Delta man, was driving eastbound on County Road H around 11:48 p.m. At the same time, 28-year-old Wauseon resident Muriel Michael was driving with four passengers, southbound on County Road 14. That's when police say Hull failed to yield the right of way and his vehicle struck Michael's vehicle.

Two passengers in Michael’s vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene; 25-year-old Xavier Brown and an unnamed child. 

Hull was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Michael was taken by helicopter a hospital with serious injuries. 

Two other children in Michael's car also were rushed to the hospital.

On Sunday, Superintendent Eric Smola confirmed to WTOL 11 that two children who died in the crash were a first-grader and a fourth-grader in the district.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol also confirmed the death of the third child on Sunday, bringing the total number of people killed to four.

As of Sunday, Michael remained in the hospital. Her condition is unknown.

Superintendent Smola released a statement Sunday about the crash:

“Today’s loss of two Evergreen Elementary students and their family members is devastating to the Viking community. On behalf of Evergreen Local Schools, our hearts, prayers, and condolences go out to all who were involved in the tragic auto accident. In addition to its counseling team, Evergreen will also have therapy dogs and counselors from neighboring school districts and agencies available this week to help our students and staff cope with this incredibly sad loss.”

Smola said therapy dogs and counselors will be at the school Monday to counsel students.

Evergreen Elementary School is in Metamora in Fulton County.

It is believed not all of the passengers were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the crash remains under investigation and they will refer the case to county officials for possible charges.

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