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Lydia Dupler Car Accident Lancaster Millersport passed away at the age of 23

A single-vehicle car accident on Canal Road has claimed the life of 23-year-old Lydia Rose Dupler of Millersport.

The crash occurred around 8:43 a.m. on Friday morning near the intersection of Canal Road and Lake Road. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Lancaster Post, they received a complaint regarding a collision involving a vehicle on Canal Road close to Lake Road.

Dupler was driving westbound on Canal Road in her 2017 Subaru Impreza when she made a left turn, collided with a tree, fence and embankment, and rolled over, according to reports. Dupler was pronounced dead at the scene, succumbing to injuries sustained in the crash.

Additional details on what caused Dupler to veer off the road have not yet been made available as the investigation into the accident is still ongoing. However, the Fairfield County Coroner’s Office and Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office are assisting the Ohio State Highway Patrol in determining the events leading up to the single-vehicle accident.

First responders were dispatched to the scene shortly after receiving the initial complaint Friday morning. The Walnut Township Fire Department was on location providing assistance in addition to the other county agencies.

While the exact sequence of events is still unclear, officials believe Dupler was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash based on early reports. It is unknown if distraction or impairment were factors. An autopsy is expected in the coming days to uncover more details.

Dupler, a Millersport resident, had recently graduated from Millersport High School where she was active in sports and other extracurricular activities, according to friends. She had just started working as a trainer at a local fitness facility at the time of her passing.

Loved ones and community members took to social media to express their grief and share memories of Dupler, praising her outgoing personality, compassion for others and zest for life. She is remembered for her ability to light up any room with her smile.

Funeral arrangements for Dupler are pending as family and friends mourn the devastating loss of the beloved young woman. Counseling services are being made available at Millersport High School for those affected by the tragedy.

The crash marks the first traffic-related fatality in the area this year. Officials urge drivers to focus their full attention on the road and avoid distractions, slow down on local roads and always wear a seatbelt.

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Fernande Dalal

Update: 2024-05-02