Tiffin man killed in accident Wednesday

LOUDON TWP. — A Tiffin man was killed and two were injured in a crash Wednesday afternoon. According to authorities at the Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 2:56 p.m. on SR 18 near CR 5. The investigation revealed that David A. Yates, 61, of Tiffin, was traveling west on SR 18 when he drove left-of-center into the eastbound lane, striking a vehicle driven by Deanna R. Sleek, 59, of Fostoria, head-on. Yates was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to law enforcement. Sleek sustained serious injuries and was transported to Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center and is listed in stable condition. Her passenger, Albert F. Sleek, 52, of Fostoria, was wearing a seatbelt during the crash and sustained serious injuries. He sustained serious injuries and was transported to Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital and is listed in stable condition. Seneca County Sheriff's Office, Bascom Fire Department, Bascom EMS, Saint Vincent Life LifeFlight, Seneca County Emergency and John's Welding and Towing assisted at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.