22-year-old Mexican national Leodegario Cruz Ortiz, driving without a license and under the influence, caused a fatal crash on U.S. 127, killing driver Christopher Vanzant.

22-year-old Mexican national Leodegario Cruz Ortiz, driving without a license, crashed a 2014 Toyota Camry into a 2014 Chrysler 300 on U.S. 127, killing driver Christopher Vanzant. The Butler County Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team found Ortiz was driving over 80 mph and under the influence of alcohol. Ortiz and his passenger were injured and charged with aggravated vehicular homicide.

June 14, 2024
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