Katie Lorenzo, 23-Year-Old Teacher, Killed In An Accident, Teacher
Katie Lorenzo, 23, a beloved teacher and career coach in the Princeton City School District, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in a three‑vehicle crash in Forest Park, Ohio, authorities confirmed. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office said Lorenzo was killed in the wreck, which occurred just before 10 p.m. at the intersection of Winton Road and Kemper Meadow Drive.
Lorenzo, originally from the Cincinnati area, was a bilingual career coach in the district’s Career Navigator Program, where she worked closely with students, families and community partners to help young people identify pathways to success. The district issued a statement expressing profound sorrow at her death and emphasizing the positive influence she had on students, colleagues and the wider school community.
“Katie was a shining example of a curious mind, always wanting to learn, improve and help others,” the district wrote. “She took time to build relationships with students, families and community businesses … She will always be remembered as a true difference maker.”
Friends and co‑workers remembered Lorenzo as a compassionate and dedicated educator whose warmth and enthusiasm touched many lives. Former teachers and community members recalled her generosity, bright smile and unwavering commitment to her students.
The crash also injured three other adults, including a pregnant woman, who were taken to area hospitals, Forest Park Police and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office said. Investigators with the Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit were continuing to look into the circumstances of the collision.
Lorenzo’s death has reverberated throughout the school district and the broader community, with students, parents and educators sharing memories and condolences online and in person. Many described her as a mentor and role model whose presence enriched the lives of those she encountered in and outside the classroom.
No services or memorial details have been announced publicly. The Princeton City School District and Lorenzo’s family are expected to share plans for tributes and remembrances in the coming days.
Katie Lorenzo’s passing is mourned as a profound loss to the students she served, the colleagues she supported and the community she helped shape.