University of Toledo track and field athlete dies in car crash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Eva Moran, a 19-year-old freshman pole vaulter from the University of Toledo, died in a car accident on Friday in Marion County, Ohio. Moran was driving on Route 309 when her vehicle collided with the back of an SUV, as confirmed by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The university expressed its condolences and commitment to supporting the student-athlete community during this tragic time. Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
- •Eva Moran was 19 years old and a pole vaulter.
- •The crash occurred on Route 309 in Marion County, Ohio.
- •University of Toledo offered condolences to Moran's family and teammates.
- •Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.
- 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — Toledo pole vaulter Eva Moran tragically dies at age 19
- 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — University of Toledo track and field athlete dies in central Ohio crash
"A University of Toledo Track and Field athlete died in a car crash in central Ohio on Friday, according to the university. 19-year-old Eva Moran, a freshman pole vaulter for the Rockets, died after a crash in Marion County on Friday afternoon. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Moran was driving a car on Route 309 when it struck the back of an SUV.
"The University of Toledo community is in mourning this week, following the tragic death of freshman pole vaulter Eva Moran. According to reports, the track and field star was involved in a three-car crash on Friday, May 29 Moran was…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 2:12 PMToledo pole vaulter Eva Moran tragically dies at age 19
The University of Toledo community is in mourning this week, following the tragic death of freshman pole vaulter Eva Moran. According to reports, the track and field star was involved in a three-car crash on Friday, May 29 Moran was…
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 10:34 PMUniversity of Toledo track and field athlete dies in central Ohio crash
A University of Toledo Track and Field athlete died in a car crash in central Ohio on Friday, according to the university. 19-year-old Eva Moran, a freshman pole vaulter for the Rockets, died after a crash in Marion County on Friday afternoon. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Moran was driving a car on Route 309 when it struck the back of an SUV.
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