The Oak Harbor community is grieving the sudden loss of 30‑year‑old Brooke Tabbert, whose life was cut short in a violent two‑vehicle crash in Perrysburg Township. The collision occurred Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Five Point Road and Lime City Road, a location known for steady traffic and limited visibility at certain angles. News of her passing has left family, friends, and neighbors devastated as they try to process the tragedy.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at approximately 4:49 p.m. on April 4, 2026, when Tabbert was traveling eastbound on Five Point Road. Investigators determined that she failed to yield at the stop sign before entering the intersection, where her vehicle was struck by a southbound 2016 Ford SUV driven by 29‑year‑old Clemente Vallestero of Perrysburg.
The impact of the collision forced both vehicles off the southeast corner of the intersection, where they crashed into a nearby utility pole. The force of the crash caused extensive damage to both vehicles and left debris scattered across the roadside. Emergency responders from Perrysburg Township arrived quickly to assess the scene and begin rescue efforts.
Tabbert was transported by Perrysburg EMS to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Toledo in critical condition. Despite medical intervention, she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Authorities confirmed that she was the only adult occupant of her vehicle at the time of the crash.
Her infant child, who was also in the vehicle, survived the crash with minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for evaluation. Officials reported that the child’s injuries were not life‑threatening. Vallestero, the driver of the SUV, was not injured in the collision.
As investigators continue to review roadway evidence and vehicle data, the intersection of Five Point and Lime City roads stands as a somber reminder of how quickly tragedy can unfold. The community of Oak Harbor is rallying around Tabbert’s family as they navigate an unimaginable loss, mourning a young mother whose life ended far too soon.
