RUSH TOWNSHIP, OH — Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP – New Philadelphia Post) alongside the Tuscarawas County Coroner’s Office are investigating a fatal head-on collision that claimed the life of 29-year-old Megan Mazzoleni of Gnadenhutten, Ohio, on Monday morning, November 2, 2026.
The tragic two-vehicle crash also left three individuals injured, including two young children who were airlifted to a regional pediatric trauma center.
Details of the Fatal Crash
Investigators reported that the collision involved a 2014 Ford Focus driven by Megan and a 2020 Kia Telluride operated by 43-year-old Shanon Matsel of Port Washington, Ohio.
According to the initial investigation, the Ford Focus traveled left of center before colliding head-on with the Kia Telluride.
The impact left Megan trapped inside the wreckage, requiring mechanical extrication. Despite emergency responders’ efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene by the Tuscarawas County Coroner’s Office.
Others Injured in the Collision
The crash also left three other occupants requiring medical attention.
Shanon Matsel was transported to Union Hospital for treatment. Two 6-year-old boys, one traveling in each vehicle, were airlifted to Akron Children’s Hospital for further medical care.
The condition of those injured was not provided in the information released.
Remembering Megan Mazzoleni
Behind the details of this devastating collision is the loss of a 29-year-old woman whose life ended far too soon. Megan’s passing has brought sorrow to those who knew and loved her, as family and friends face the difficult days ahead.
Her death is a painful reminder of how quickly an ordinary morning can turn into an unimaginable tragedy.
As loved ones remember Megan, thoughts and condolences are with her family, friends, and everyone affected by the crash.
May her memory continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her, and may all those injured find strength and healing in the days ahead.
