Eaton,OH : 17-year-old Midview High School student killed in crash after prom, 18-year-old driver injured on may, Saturday 20th 2017

A 17-year-old Grafton student was killed in a crash as she and another student were headed back from Strongsville after attending the school's after prom early Sunday morning.

Lindsey Mae Rotuno, a student at Midview High School, died from her injuries.

According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on State Route 82 around 3: 11 a.m.

Chase Elliot Johnson, 18, was driving a gold 2004 Saturn Ion. Rotuno was a passenger in the car.

Johnson was driving westbound when he entered the median at the intersection of State Route 57, hitting two utility poles. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

Both were transported to University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. Rotuno died from her injuries. Officials say she was not wearing a seat belt. Johnson remains hospitalized.

Authorities say speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash, however, drug use by Johnson is a suspected factor.

Midview Schools said counselors will be available at the middle school and high school next week.

The school district released this statement regarding the crash



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17-year-old Midview High School student killed in crash after prom, 18-year-old driver injured