Englewood, Ohio, is mourning with deep sorrow and heavy hearts following the tragic and sudden loss of 49-year-old Rondel Marsh of Englewood, who was killed in a devastating two-vehicle crash in Hancock County during the early morning hours of April 19, 2026. What began as a quiet overnight drive ended in irreversible tragedy on Interstate 75, leaving a family shattered and a community in grief.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Findlay Post, the crash occurred at approximately 2:59 a.m. in Union Township on northbound Interstate 75 near milepost 145. Investigators report that a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 51-year-old Jeanine Marsh of Englewood, was traveling northbound with passengers when a 2021 Dodge Charger, driven by 21-year-old Samenda Moreau of Findlay, approached from behind at a high rate of speed. The Charger struck the rear of the Silverado with significant force.
The impact caused the Chevrolet Silverado to be pushed off the right side of the roadway, where it overturned before coming to rest. The Dodge Charger also came to rest on the right shoulder of the interstate following the collision. The crash left debris scattered across the roadway and required an extended emergency response during the early morning hours.
Inside the Silverado, Rondel Marsh, 49, of Englewood, sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. His sudden and tragic passing has left his loved ones in deep shock and mourning, struggling to come to terms with a life lost in an instant. Also in the Silverado, 19-year-old Ryan Marsh of Englewood suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene. The driver, Jeanine Marsh, was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
In the Dodge Charger, 31-year-old Besly Sidelca of Findlay sustained minor injuries, was treated at the scene, and released. The driver, Samenda Moreau, also sustained minor injuries and was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital for treatment.
Authorities have stated that alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor in the crash. Officials also confirmed that all occupants of the Silverado were wearing seatbelts, while seatbelt use in the Charger remains under investigation. The crash remains under active investigation, and authorities say additional charges may be filed as more details are determined.
Assisting at the scene were Southwestern Hancock County Joint Fire, HANCO EMS, Ohio Department of Public Safety, and R and A Towing, who worked together through the early morning hours to secure the scene and assist those involved.
As Englewood, Ohio continues to grieve, the loss of Rondel Marsh is felt deeply by all who knew him. In the midst of tragedy, his memory is held with love, respect, and sorrow. Though his life was cut short far too soon, he will be remembered by family and friends for the moments shared, the presence he carried, and the lasting impact of his life.
