Two vehicles collide in western Lucas County; three people sent to hospitals

11/29/2006

Three people were injured last night in a two-vehicle accident at Eber and Laplante roads in Monclova Township, the Ohio Highway Patrol said.

One of the drivers, Kendra Amborski, 18, of Monclova, was taken to Toledo Hospital, where she was listed in critical condition this morning. The other driver, Thomas Schroeder, 32, of Walbridge, was transported to University Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition. His passenger, Craig Filipak, 38, of Monclova, was treated at St. Luke s Hospital.

Mr. Schroeder was driving his truck southbound on Eber, while Ms. Amborski was westbound on Laplante at 10:33 p.m. Authorities said her car failed to stop at the stop sign and collided with Mr. Schroeder s truck.

Troopers with the Toledo post of the OHP said Mr. Schroeder and Mr. Filipak were wearing their seat belts, but they do not know whether Ms. Amborski was wearing hers.

The crash remains under investigation.

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