Maximus Close, 19, and Alejandro Mercado, 19, killed and two injured in collision at Fry and Clifton Ave. in Lakewood, Ohio

Modified Date: 
Thu, 08/19/2021 - 7:31am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, February 21, 2021

Lakewood police: 2 killed, 2 hurt in fatal crash

It's unclear what caused the crash. OSHP troopers are assisting with the investigation.

2 Lakewood 19-Year-Olds Killed In Car Crash

Close was an employee of Taco Tontos and the restaurant has launched a GoFundMe to help his family. The restaurant also announced it would be closed until Wednesday.

A GoFundMe has also been launched to help Mercado's family.

Driver who killed two teens in Lakewood crash was going 80 mph, driving under the influence, report says

According to the police report, a driver was headed southeast on Clifton Blvd. at speeds of 80 mph. The driver did not have headlights on and is believed to be under the influence.

Woman charged in crash that killed two Lakewood teens

According to investigators, Selena Colon, 23, was driving under the influence and was hitting speeds of 90 mph in a 35mph zone.

Plea expected in DUI crash that killed two Lakewood teens

A 23-year-old charged in the deaths of two Lakewood teens in a drunk driving crash is expected to appear in court Thursday on word of a possible plea in the case.

 

 

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Maximus Close
Alejandro Mercado
Selena Colon

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