Celina woman dies in Monday morning accident

CENTER TOWNSHIP — The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal car accident that was reported at 6:28 a.m. on Monday in Center Township.

According to a media release from Sheriff Jeff Grey, the Monday morning crash involved Serina Siano, 26, of Mendon, and Becky Fuson, 43, of Celina. Siano, driving southbound in a 2021 gray Honda Accord, ran a stop sign at the intersection of Rice and Oregon Roads, and struck Fuson’s 2019 silver Chevrolet Impala on the driver’s side.

Both women were transported by Celina Emergency Medical Services to Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys for treatment, according to the release. Fuson was pronounced dead at the hospital.

According to the release, Celina EMS was assisted at the scene by the Celina Fire Department and Mercer County Emergency Response Volunteers. The crash is under investigation and will be forwarded to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office for review.