Josh Taylor, 19, died in a vehicle crash, the university confirmed. He graduated from Lakewood High School in Hebron.

The team is now looking forward to returning to campus so they can lean on one another during this time of grief.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A sophomore wrestler for Otterbein University has tragically died, the university shared on Thursday.

Otterbein University mourns the death of sophomore wrestler Josh Taylor in a car crash while he was heading to work.

Sophomore Josh Taylor was killed in a crash in the Thornville-Hebron area, located in Licking County. He was 19 years old.