Fatal Crash on Peru Olena Road and Old State Road in Huron County
Norwalk – The Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on August 17, 2026, at 8:29 pm in Bronson Township, Huron County. The crash happened at the intersection of Peru Olena Road and Old State Road.
Spencer Brotzki, age 18, of Monroeville, was operating a 2012 Ford F-350 westbound on Peru Olena Road. Timothy Williams, age 49, of Greenwich, was operating a 2016 Dodge Ram 3500 southbound on Old State Road. Through the course of an on-scene investigation, roadway evidence showed that Mr. Brotzki failed to stop at the posted stop sign and struck Mr. Williams’ truck on the driver’s side.
Both vehicles continued off the roadway towards the southwest, where the Ram also struck two traffic signposts. Mr. Williams sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased by the coroner. Mr. Brotzki was transported to Fisher Titus Hospital by North Central EMS with minor injuries.
The intersection and roadways were temporarily closed during the investigation but are now open for vehicular traffic. The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by the Huron County Sheriff’s Office, Norwalk Fire Department, North Central EMS, Interstate Towing, Huron County Coroner and the Huron County Department of Transportation.
The crash remains under investigation.
