HANCOCK COUNTY, OH. (THECOUNT) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the lives of Brian K. Post, 54, and his wife, Sonja R. Dodds-Post, 60, in Hancock County on November 22, 2024. Mahamed A. Kadir has been identified as the other involved driver.
The crash occurred at approximately 5:25 p.m. on State Route 15 at the intersection of Township Road 190 in Findlay. Authorities report that Brian Post, driving a 2025 Honda Odyssey northbound on Township Road 190, was traveling through the intersection when his vehicle was struck by a 2018 Ford F-150 traveling eastbound on State Route 15. The Ford was operated by 29-year-old Kadir of New Brighton, Minnesota.
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The impact caused significant damage to both vehicles. Brian Post was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital. His wife, Sonja Dodds-Post, who was seated in the front passenger seat of the Honda Odyssey, was also transported to the hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.
Kadir sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene by HANCO EMS. Officials confirmed that all individuals involved were wearing seat belts at the time of the collision.
The crash resulted in the temporary closure of State Route 15 for approximately two and a half hours while first responders attended to the scene. Agencies assisting included the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, Vanlue Fire Department, HANCO EMS, Life Flight, and B. G. Towing.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has confirmed that the crash remains under investigation.
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