Jefferson Community Mourns 18-Year-Old Chloe DeLa Rosa After Fatal Austinburg Township Crash

 Family, friends and loved ones are mourning the death of Chloe A. DeLa Rosa, an 18-year-old from Jefferson, Ohio, following a fatal single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Austinburg Township, Ashtabula County. The crash occurred in the early hours of September 13, 2026, ending the life of a young woman whose future was still unfolding. Her death has brought grief to those closest to her and to others affected by the sudden loss of a local teenager.

According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Ashtabula Post, the crash was reported at approximately 4:29 a.m. along Jefferson-Eagleville Road, east of Thiel Road. Chloe was traveling in a 1999 Toyota Camry with two other people, identified as 24-year-old Emily Moisio and 19-year-old Aiden C. Toth, both of Jefferson. The three were occupants of the vehicle as it traveled eastbound through Austinburg Township before the crash occurred.

Authorities said the Toyota Camry traveled off the right side of the roadway before crossing left of center. The vehicle then left the roadway on the right side again, struck a ditch and overturned. The sequence of movements described by investigators illustrates how quickly a roadway incident can become fatal, particularly during the overnight and early-morning hours. The investigation remains focused on determining the circumstances surrounding the crash and the events that led the vehicle to leave the roadway.

During the overturning crash, Chloe was ejected from the vehicle and suffered fatal injuries. Despite the emergency response that followed, she did not survive. The two other occupants were also involved in the collision, although the available information does not provide further details about their injuries or medical condition. Authorities have not publicly identified additional circumstances that would explain why the vehicle left the roadway, and those details should not be assumed while the investigation continues.

For Chloe’s family and friends, the official account of the crash is only part of a much larger loss. At 18, she was at an age when many young people are beginning to make plans for adulthood, pursue education or work, strengthen friendships and imagine what the coming years might hold. A sudden death at such a young age can leave loved ones confronting grief while trying to process how quickly an ordinary journey can become a devastating event.

The crash also serves as a painful reminder of the lasting consequences that can follow a serious roadway incident. Investigators will work to establish the facts surrounding what happened on Jefferson-Eagleville Road, while those who knew Chloe are left remembering her life rather than the circumstances of her final moments. As the review continues, confirmed information remains important, particularly in a case involving a young person and multiple occupants.

Chloe A. DeLa Rosa’s death has left her family, friends and community facing an immeasurable loss. While the investigation into the September 13 crash continues, those closest to her are left with memories of an 18-year-old whose life ended far too soon. Their grief reflects the profound impact of losing someone so young and the difficulty of saying goodbye under such tragic circumstances. Chloe’s memory will remain with those who knew and loved her as they navigate the days ahead.