Dublin Teen Foster Old Tragically Killed in Christmas Day Crash in Concord Township

Christmas is usually about the warm glow of lights and the quiet joy of being with family. But for the community of Dublin, this year’s holiday was shattered by a tragedy that no one saw coming. Eighteen-year-old Foster Old, a young man with his whole life ahead of him, was killed in a car accident on Christmas night. It’s the kind of news that stops a town in its tracks, turning a day of celebration into a time of deep, collective mourning.

The crash happened around 7:18 p.m. in Concord Township, right in the heart of Delaware County. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Foster was driving a Subaru BRZ eastbound on Moore Road. When he reached the intersection at State Route 745, also known as Dublin Road, investigators say he failed to yield at a stop sign. It was a split-second mistake with permanent consequences.

At that exact moment, 22-year-old Austin Hall of Delaware was driving his Chevrolet Tahoe south on Dublin Road. The Tahoe struck Foster’s Subaru squarely on the driver’s side. The force of the impact was immense, sending both vehicles careening off the left side of the road. It was a chaotic scene that quickly brought emergency responders rushing to the intersection, but sadly, there was little they could do for the young driver.

Foster was pronounced dead right there at the scene. It’s a heartbreaking reality to process—one minute a family is likely waiting for him to come home, and the next, their world is changed forever. Austin Hall and his three passengers were more fortunate; they survived the collision with injuries that authorities described as non-life-threatening.

In the aftermath of such a heavy loss, people often look for answers or someone to blame. However, investigators have already confirmed that drugs and alcohol did not play a role in this accident. It appears to have been a tragic accident during a busy travel window, a reminder of how quickly things can go wrong even when everyone has the best intentions.

Foster was just 18. He was standing on that exciting, nervous edge of adulthood where everything feels possible. He was a son, a friend, and a classmate. Those who knew him describe a young man who had a way of making his presence felt, someone who was deeply woven into the lives of those around him. Now, there is a silence where his voice used to be, and a void in the Dublin community that won’t be easily filled.

As the holiday lights eventually come down, the weight of this loss will remain for the Old family. This tragedy serves as a somber nudge for the rest of us to hold our people a little tighter and to stay vigilant on the roads. For now, the community is leaning on each other, sharing memories of a life that was far too short but undeniably meaningful. Rest easy, Foster.