Yellow Springs, Ohio – Marc Nicholas Degrands, 44, tragically lost his life on January 25, 2025, following a fatal car accident at the intersection of North Hampton Road and New Carlisle Pike in Bethel Township, Clark County, Ohio.
Degrands, a resident of Yellow Springs, was driving a Ford Escape northbound when he failed to yield at a clearly marked stop sign, resulting in a collision with a Jeep Liberty. The impact of the crash caused both vehicles to veer off the road, leaving debris scattered across the scene.
Authorities pronounced Degrands dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle, an 18-year-old male, sustained only minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the cause of the accident, with the failure to yield as the primary factor.
Marc Nicholas Degrands’ untimely death has left a deep void in his community, and his family and friends are mourning the loss of a beloved individual. The tragedy serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and adhering to traffic laws.