The truck that was approaching the intersection struck Noggler’s vehicle on the driver’s side, causing her to be trapped. She had to be extricated and was taken by Bellefontaine EMS to Mary Rulan Hospital, where she died from her injuries.
Noggler’s passenger, Brooklyn Jackson, 17, of De Graff, was seriously injured and taken by Indian Lake EMS to Mary Rutan Hospital, the crash report stated. There was also a 16-year-old passenger, that was also trapped and had to be extricated, who was seriously injured and taken by Rosewood EMS to Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney.
“We are heartbroken [today] as we have lost our senior, McKinzie Noggler, in a car accident. Please keep her loved ones in your prayers,” Riverside Local School District said in a Facebook post on Saturday. “Also pray for our senior, Brooklyn Jackson, for a speedy recovery from her injuries.”
The driver of the truck was not injured.
Noggler, Jackson and the driver of the truck were all wearing their seat belts, and seat belt use for the 16-year-old is unknown, the crash report stated.
Noggler’s car was disabled and heavily damaged, and the dump truck had only minor damage.
The school district held a candlelight vigil on the football field Saturday night for anyone who wanted to participate, and operated on a two-hour delay on Monday. The Logan County Crisis Team was also at the schools to offer support and speak with any students and staff.
We are heartbroken today as we have lost our Senior, McKinzie Noggler, in a car accident. Please keep her loved ones in...
Posted by Riverside Local School District - DeGraff on Saturday, November 7, 2020
A few other school districts sent their condolences to the Riverside community.
Benjamin Local School District said in a Facebook post, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Riverside Community during this difficult time... The BL staff and students will keep her family and the Riverside school family in our prayers.”
Triad Local School District Superintendent Vickie Hoffman said in a Facebook comment, “The Triad community has all of you in our thoughts and prayers."
The Graham Local School District said in a Facebook post, “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Riverside community.”
This crash remains under investigation by the Logan County Sheriff’s Office.
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