Levi Hess Edgerton OH Death – A 17-year-old Levi Hess, a promising student-athlete from Edgerton, Ohio, tragically lost his life in a car accident early Sunday morning in Camden, Michigan.
The accident also left a 16-year-old passenger, whose identity has not been disclosed, with severe injuries.
The Michigan State Police (MSP) reported that the crash occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on North Main Street in Camden, a small village located in western Hillsdale County, close to the Indiana and Ohio borders. The area is known for its rural roads, which can be particularly treacherous at night.
Levi Hess, who was driving a pickup truck at the time of the accident, lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer off the road. The truck then collided with two parked vehicles in a nearby driveway. The impact of the crash was severe, and first responders quickly arrived at the scene.
Hess was transported to a hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The passenger, who sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries, was airlifted to a hospital in Ann Arbor for further treatment. As of now, the passenger’s condition remains stable, but the emotional toll on the community is palpable.
Edgerton Superintendent Ben Wilhelm confirmed the identity of the deceased as Levi Hess, a junior at Edgerton High School. Hess was a well-rounded student, known for his athletic abilities. He was an active member of the school’s football, baseball, and wrestling teams, and his untimely death has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community.
In a statement released on Sunday, the school expressed its deep sorrow over the loss of Hess, highlighting the profound impact his death has had on students, staff, and the broader community. “It is with profound sadness that we learned the tragic news of the passing of Levi Hess, a student at Edgerton High School, who lost his life in an automobile accident over the weekend,” the statement read. “His loss is deeply felt across our school community, and our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and all who knew him.”