Hope Griffin, 43, of Enon, Ohio, tragically passed away on March 22, 2022, following a devastating automobile accident on March 12. She was the driver of a Mini Cooper involved in a collision with a Mercedes-Benz at the intersection of Middle Urbana Road and State Route 334 in Clark County. The crash resulted in a fiery explosion, claiming the lives of all three occupants of the Mercedes-Benz: Hamza Iftikhar (33), Michael Javier Crespo Capella (29), Anuj Dutta (23), and all from Springfield.
Hope's husband, David Griffin, 50, was a passenger in the Mini Cooper and died at the scene. Their 14-year-old son, Caleb, was also in the vehicle and sustained injuries but was later released from the hospital.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that the crash occurred when the Mercedes-Benz, driven by Iftikhar, ran a red light and collided with the Mini Cooper. The impact caused the Mercedes to catch fire immediately after the collision.
Hope Griffin was known for her dedication to her family and her community. In the wake of the tragedy, a fundraiser was organized to support her surviving children, Caleb and Faith, as well as her three grandchildren.
Visitation services for Hope Griffin were held on March 25, 2022, at Jackson Lytle & Lewis Life Celebration Center in Enon. Her passing has left a profound impact on her family, friends, and the Enon community.
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