Timothy Wayne Lepper Obituary, Death – Authorities in Allen County have identified the man who lost his life in a rollover crash that occurred earlier this month in Hoagland. According to the Allen County Coroner’s Office, the victim has been identified as 35-year-old Timothy Wayne Lepper, a resident of Hoagland. The fatal crash happened on the afternoon of Thursday, June 19.
Deputies with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene just after 4:15 p.m. following reports of a serious crash with injuries at the intersection of Hoagland and Grotrian Roads. When emergency responders arrived, they discovered a truck that had veered off the roadway and overturned. Officers said Lepper had been ejected from the vehicle during the crash. Despite the efforts of first responders, he was pronounced dead before arriving at the hospital.
On Monday, the coroner formally released Lepper’s identity and confirmed that his death was accidental. This incident marked the 24th fatal crash reported in Allen County in 2024, underscoring an ongoing concern about roadway fatalities in the region.
The exact cause of the rollover remains under investigation. Law enforcement and medical officials from the Allen County Sheriff’s Department, the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Allen County Coroner’s Office are working together to determine what led to the fatal incident. Investigators have not released additional details regarding possible contributing factors, such as speed, road conditions, mechanical failure, or impairment.
The death of Timothy Lepper has sent shockwaves through the Hoagland community, where he was known as a local resident. Friends and family are mourning his sudden and tragic passing, remembering him as a kind and hardworking individual.
As the investigation continues, officials are using this tragedy as a reminder for drivers to stay cautious behind the wheel, especially when traveling on rural or less-trafficked roads where single-vehicle crashes and rollovers can occur more frequently. Ejections during such crashes often point to the absence of seatbelt use or the severity of the impact, though authorities have not confirmed whether Lepper was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident.
The Allen County Sheriff’s Department has not said when they expect to conclude their investigation, but they continue to gather information and review evidence from the scene. The results of this investigation may provide more clarity about what exactly caused the vehicle to overturn and led to Lepper being thrown from it.
For now, the community grieves the loss of another life on Allen County’s roads as officials continue efforts to reduce roadway fatalities through public awareness and enforcement. Further updates will be released by the involved agencies as more details become available.