A late-night drive along Robinson Road ended in tragedy when a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu left the roadway and crashed into a tree, killing 19-year-old passenger Conner Yenni of Shiloh, Ohio. The driver, also 19, suffered serious injuries in the November 12 crash.
The fatal collision happened shortly after midnight Thursday near Pittenger Road in Weller Township, Richland County. The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Mansfield Post received the call and responded to the scene at approximately 12:13 a.m.
Troopers identified the driver as Emma Amert, 19, of Mansfield, Ohio. She was behind the wheel of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, which was traveling northwest on Robinson Road before the crash.
Preliminary findings indicate that the vehicle went off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. The impact proved fatal for Yenni, who was riding inside the car as a passenger.
Emergency responders pronounced Yenni dead at the scene. His death has brought heartbreak to his family, friends and loved ones in Shiloh, where the 19-year-old was from.
Amert survived the crash but sustained serious injuries. She was taken to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital for treatment. No further details about her medical condition have been released.
Several local emergency agencies assisted following the collision. The Franklin Township Fire Department, Richland County Sheriff’s Office and Abers Towing were among those who responded to the scene.
Investigators have not yet established what caused the Malibu to leave the road. The Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed that the crash remains under investigation, and no additional findings about the circumstances have been released.
The tragedy has taken the life of a young passenger and left another teenager seriously injured. For Yenni’s loved ones, the days ahead will be difficult as they come to terms with his sudden death. His family and friends now face the painful task of saying goodbye to someone who was only 19.
May Conner Yenni rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and everyone affected by this heartbreaking loss.