The teen was thrown from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene by the Clark County Coroner’s Office. It is the 11th deadly crash in the county this year.
Wells was a student at Springfield/Clark Career Technology Center and a member of the Springfield High School women’s varsity basketball team, according to a statement from SCSD Superintendent Bob Hill.
“Today we mourn the loss of student-athlete Destiny Wells,” Hill said. “Destiny is remembered for her sweet disposition and outgoing personality on and off the basketball court. Her family and friends will remain in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult team.”
As a result of Wells’ death, SCSD’s crisis team will be available with credential counselors for Springfield High School or Springfield-Clark CTC students at SHS on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the auxiliary gym.
Wells’ passenger, Traymonta McKinney, 20, of Springfield, was transported to Springfield Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, according to troopers. As of Monday afternoon, she was not listed as a patient at SRMC.
According to OSHP Lt. Brian Aller, Wells was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
“It’s the easier and most effective safety device we have in vehicles today,” said Aller. “Seat belts save lives.”
Speed was also a factor in the deadly crash, Aller said.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office and Springfield Twp. Fire and EMS also responded to the crash. OSHP is continuing to investigate the incident.
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