Union Township woke up Saturday to a quiet kind of heartbreak. Corey Graham, 48, of South Lebanon, lost his life in a violent early-morning crash that ended in twisted metal, broken trees, and a family forever changed. The wreck happened before most people were awake, but by daylight, the grief had already settled deep into the community.
According to authorities, the crash occurred around 1:49 a.m. on Mason Morrow Millgrove Road, just west of State Route 48 in Warren County. Graham was driving a 2020 GMC Sierra eastbound with two passengers, Regina Lovely, 39, and Amberley Lovely, 35, both also from South Lebanon. For reasons still under review, the truck drifted off the right side of the road and slammed into several trees.
First responders rushed to the scene within minutes. Graham was pulled from the wreckage and taken to Mercy Health–Kings Mills Hospital. Despite every effort, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Regina Lovely and Amberley Lovely survived and were reported to have no physical injuries, though the emotional impact of that night is something that does not simply fade.
Beyond the crash report and the flashing lights is the life of Corey Graham himself. He was not just a driver in an accident or a name in a police release. He was a son, a friend, and a presence that mattered. Those who knew him speak of a man whose absence now leaves a heavy silence, the kind that lingers in ordinary moments and familiar places.
The suddenness of his death is what makes it cut so deeply. One moment, life is moving forward. The next, everything stops. His passing is a stark reminder of how fragile the road can be and how quickly normal life can turn into loss.
Multiple agencies responded to the crash, working together in the early morning darkness. The Ohio State Highway Patrol was joined by Union Township and Deerfield Township fire crews, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, Hamilton Township Police Department, and Case Towing. Their coordinated response brought order to chaos and care to those involved.
As Union Township and South Lebanon grieve, thoughts remain with the Graham family as they face days no one is ever prepared for. Support also extends to Regina and Amberley Lovely as they process the trauma of surviving such a devastating crash. Healing, in moments like this, comes slowly and together.
Corey Graham’s life ended far too soon, but his memory will not fade with the skid marks on the road. He will be remembered in conversations, in quiet reflections, and in the love he leaves behind. Rest easy, Corey. You are gone, but never forgotten.
