Shawn Mitchell Dath – A 17-year-old Lebanon teen has died after a tragic car accident that happened in Warren County, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. The victim has been identified as Shawn Mitchell. According to reports, Shawn Mitchell, a Lebanon High School student passed away from injuries sustained in the fatal automobile crash. Mitchell was an affectionate and gentle individual who cherished his family deeply.
How did the crash happen?
Tragically, Shawn Mitchell, a 17-year-old, lost control of his vehicle while driving southbound on Hart Road at approximately 3 a.m. on Monday near Miller Road. The investigation reveals that Mitchell’s 2002 Honda Civic veered off the left side of the road and collided with a tree. Sadly, Mitchell was pronounced dead at the scene. As of now, authorities are still investigating the factors that led to this devastating crash.
Who was Shawn Mitchell?
Mitchell had planned to return to Warren County Career Center as a senior, where he had been learning sports medicine. Prior to this, he attended Lebanon High School where he was actively involved in wrestling, track, and cross country. His educators spoke highly of him as he was a kind-hearted and intelligent individual with ambitious aspirations. Mitchell thoroughly enjoyed fitness activities, and his recent aspiration was to become a powerlifter.
Shawn Mitchell obituary and funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by the family.
Related story: Man killed in weekend crash in Lebanon County
On Saturday morning in Lebanon County, a fatal two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of East Walnut Street and East Cumberland Street, resulting in the death of Josha Bartal, aged 25. He was pronounced dead at the scene while the driver of the other vehicle escaped unharmed. The incident is currently under investigation by the police.
Lebanon is a city in and the county seat of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 26,814 at the 2020 census. Lebanon was founded by George Steitz in 1740 and was originally named Steitztown.
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