WIlliams County, OH — June 22, 2025, Two people were killed followed a car accident that occurred at around 1:00 A.M. on Route 127.

According to reports, a vehicle operated by Dylan Eisel with Courtney Ames as a passenger was traveling on Route 127 when the vehicle lost control and struck a pole, ejecting both Eisel and Ames.

When first responders arrived they found Eisel fatally injured and pronounced him deceased, and Ames being critically injured and transported to the hospital where she later died. No other vehicle were involved in the crash, and the cause of the accident remains under investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a vehicle veers off the road, strikes a pole, and results in both occupants being ejected, the assumption might be that speed or error alone caused the crash. But with no other vehicles involved and both seat belt systems failing to prevent ejection, the questions that matter go far beyond what happened—they focus on why it happened the way it did.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A single-vehicle crash with fatal consequences deserves more than a surface review. Investigators should have reconstructed the path of the vehicle, examined whether any evasive maneuvers were made, and analyzed road markings for evidence of braking or steering. Determining how and why the vehicle left the road is critical—especially when both occupants were thrown from the car, which suggests a violent, uncontrolled loss of motion.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
When a driver loses control without another vehicle involved, mechanical failure must be considered. Tire blowouts, steering malfunctions, or brake system issues can all trigger sudden and severe loss of control. Beyond that, the fact that both occupants were ejected demands close inspection of the seat belt mechanisms and restraint systems. If those systems didn’t function as intended, the crash may have turned fatal in a way that proper equipment might have prevented.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
The vehicle likely contains onboard data that can provide critical insight—speed at the time of the crash, throttle input, braking effort, and whether any warning systems activated. That information can help determine whether the driver attempted to correct the vehicle or if the vehicle failed to respond. Investigators should also seek out any nearby surveillance cameras that might have captured the vehicle in motion before the crash.

When a crash leaves both occupants without a voice, the responsibility to find answers shifts to the evidence left behind. And that’s not something to take lightly—or rush through.

Takeaways:

• Fatal single-vehicle crashes require detailed reconstruction to uncover the cause.
• Tire, steering, or restraint system failures may have played a role and must be ruled out.
• Onboard vehicle data is crucial to understanding how the vehicle responded—or didn’t.