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A nine-month-old boy will grow up without his parents after an alleged drunk driver slammed into their car at a high rate of speed — killing them both months before their wedding.

Jacob Hahn, 24, and Savannah Harding, 22, were killed while driving westbound on Fremont Pike in Ohio on the night of Dec. 9 after the alleged drunk driver, Samantha Hammons, rear-ended their vehicle, causing it to spin into oncoming traffic, according to WTVG.

The force of impact from Hammons speeding Kia Soul caused the couple’s car to be fatally struck by an eastbound Dodge Journey.

Hahn and Harding were pronounced dead at the scene, leaving behind their infant son, Beckett.

The Elmore couple were engaged to be married next June.

Hammons, 55, from Toledo, is charged with two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide and was booked in the Wood County Jail, documents from the Perrysburg Municipal Court show. 7 Samantha Hammons was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide. Wood County Sheriff's Office

The reckless drivers two adult daughters were in the backseat of their mothers Kia when she caused the fatal crash, according to police.

Hammons, including her daughters, were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The driver of the Dodge Journey was also taken in for minor injuries but was later released.

Hammons was under the influence of alcohol d before getting behind the wheel, according to the court documents. 7 Jacob Hahn and Savannah Harding had just welcomed their son, Beckett, to the world nine months ago. Jacob Hahn / Facebook

My heart aches so much now that you are gone, Hardings sister, Brooklyn, wrote in a somber Facebook post, referring to the couple as the sweetest souls.

Life is so unfair. All because of a drunk driver. Taking my only sister/sibling away from me.

You were one of my biggest role models growing up. You made me a first time aunt to little Beckett. I will always be there for him. We all will, Brooklyn shared.

Brooklyn vowed to honor her sisters memory and will fight for justice following the couples senseless deaths. 7 The young couple were engaged to be married next June. Jacob Hahn / Facebook 7 Hammons’ charges carry a mandatory prison sentence of two to eight years Jacob Hahn / Facebook

Brooke Johnson, Hahns cousin, wrote shes sad, but mostly angry after news broke of her loved one and his fiances were killed by the reckless drunk behind the wheel.

Angry that an irresponsible and reckless woman took away the lives of two very young people who truly just started living theirs, Johnson wrote in a Facebook post.

My heart is completely broken for sweet Beckett, because he will never get to know how amazing his parents were, and how much they loved him! 7 A family member wrote how excited Hahn was to become a father when he found out Harding was pregnant. Jacob Hahn / Facebook

In her heartfelt post, Johnson shared how excited Hahn was to become a father.

The best call I ever got from him was when he facetimed me to tell me he was going to be a DAD! He flipped the camera to a sign that said they were expecting, and I yelled Shut the f*** up! And he just laughed, but I could tell he was scared to death, but so happy!

In the wake of the tragedy, businesses and community groups in Elmore have organized fundraising events to support the orphaned infant and family. 

None of us can take away the pain away, but we can help to ease the burden that is left behind, Jes Reynolds, the owner of Unvaulted Treasures, one of the participating businesses, told WTOL 11. 7 The young couple was pronounced dead at the scene after their car spun into an eastbound lane. Jacob Hahn / Facebook

Reynolds store has been stacking up donations, including clothing, blankets, diapers, and other items for Backett.

DeSTAZios, a pizzeria in Elmore, donated 100% of their profits to the cause on Wednesday, sharing that they had completely sold out of products to sell before the day was up.

We actually had a number of people come in and just make donations and didnt even buy a pizza. Everyone just wants to support this family, co-owner Connie DeStazio told the outlet. 7 Businesses and community groups in Elmore have organized fundraising events to support the orphaned infant and family.  Jacob Hahn / Facebook

Elmore is about 18 miles northwest of Toledo.

A judge set Hammons bond at $500,000.

Hammons charges are second-degree felonies in Ohio and carry a mandatory prison sentence of two to eight years, along with a lifetime license suspension if shes found guilty.

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Cignetti: ‘So obvious’ Indiana still playoff worthy

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Cignetti: 'So obvious' Indiana still playoff worthy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Indiana coach Curt Cignetti didn’t think he needed to say it. Following Saturday’s 38-15 loss at Ohio State, do his upstart Hoosiers still belong in the 12-team playoff?

“Is that a serious question?” Cignetti responded defiantly. “I’m not even going to answer that one. The answer’s so obvious.”

Cignetti then smiled and nodded yes with a wink before exiting the postgame podium.

Tuesday will reveal whether the playoff selection committee agrees.

Indiana’s potential inclusion — or exclusion — figures to be the most controversial playoff storyline ahead of the final week of the regular season.

Before traveling to Columbus, the fifth-ranked Hoosiers (10-1) had been one of the most dominant teams in the country, reaching double-digit wins for the first time in program history.

They also became the first team since 1998 to start 8-0 without trailing once. All but one of the Hoosiers’ wins came by at least two touchdowns.

But the Hoosiers, who face 1-10 in-state rival Purdue next weekend, will finish without a top-25 win. Indiana’s strength of schedule ranked just 106th coming into the Ohio State game.

The Hoosiers scored a touchdown on their opening drive to take their first lead over Ohio State in five years.

But the Buckeyes rolled the rest of the way, holding Indiana to just 53 yards in the first half, its lowest total in a first half in 10 years, according to ESPN Research.

Ohio State led 31-7 before the teams traded meaningless touchdowns in the final two minutes. Hoosiers quarterback Kurtis Rourke, who was second nationally in QBR (88.1), completed just 8 of 18 passes for 68 yards while taking five sacks.

“We couldn’t protect the quarterback,” Cignetti said. “Every time we dropped back to pass, something bad happened. … It was like a nightmare.”

Special teams proved to be nightmarish for the Hoosiers, as well.

Just before halftime, Indiana punter James Evans mishandled the snap and was tackled at the Hoosiers’ 7-yard line. The Buckeyes punched the ball in the end zone three plays later to take a 14-7 lead into half.

Then, following an Indiana three-and-out to begin the third quarter, Ohio State’s Caleb Downs returned a punt 79 yards for a touchdown to ignite the onslaught. Indiana fell to 1-71 all time against AP top-five opponents, according to ESPN Research.

“We didn’t handle the noise very well,” Cignetti said of playing in Ohio Stadium. “We didn’t play our best game today. But I think a big part of that was because of them.”

The Hoosiers did get some help later Saturday afternoon.

Florida knocked off Ole Miss 24-17, effectively removing the ninth-ranked Rebels (8-3) from the playoff conversation. But both the Big 12 and ACC could have multiple teams vying for playoff consideration.

Still, Rourke said he believes Indiana’s overall body of work should show that the Hoosiers are worthy of an at-large playoff bid.

“I hope so. We trust ourselves against anybody,” said Rourke, adding that he hopes to get a rematch with Ohio State “at some point” in the playoffs.

“Next week is a big game,” Rourke said. “We’ve got to go handle Purdue, and then move on take one game at a time.”

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Coach Billy Napier and his team did something no one at Florida had done in nearly two decades. It could be the turning point for a once-proud program that clearly slipped in recent years.

DJ Lagway threw two touchdown passes, Montrell Johnson ran for 127 yards and a score, and the Gators upset No. 9 Mississippi 24-17 on Saturday to knock the Rebels out of College Football Playoff contention.

Florida (6-5, 4-4 SEC), which topped LSU last Saturday in the Swamp, beat ranked teams in consecutive weeks for the first time since 2008.

“We’re just getting started,” said Napier, who is expected back for a fourth season in 2025. “This is part of the big-picture journey. Belief is the most powerful thing in the world.”

It marked Florida’s second-largest upset win in the past 45 seasons, behind a victory at No. 16 LSU in 2016 (14-point underdogs). It also was the Gators’ first win as a double-digit home underdog in the past 45 seasons.

Ole Miss (8-3, 4-3), which closed as a 13.5-point favorite at ESPN BET, lost for the first time in four games and surely will drop out of the 12-team playoff picture. The Rebels ranked ninth in the latest CFP rankings and needed only to avoid stumbling down the stretch against Florida and lowly Mississippi State to clinch a spot in the playoff field.

“Obviously a lot was at stake, and we didn’t come through,” coach Lane Kiffin said. “A lot of missed opportunities.”

Kiffin’s team had a miscue-filled day: 0-for-3 on trips inside the red zone; a season-high three turnovers; 3-for-14 on third downs; and a season-high five dropped passes despite perfect weather.

“Very unusual,” Kiffin said.

Still, Ole Miss had chances late. But Jaxson Dart threw interceptions to end the team’s last two drives. Bryce Thornton, beaten for a touchdown in the first half, picked off both. The second one came with 17 seconds remaining and set up a raucous celebration by defenders in the end zone.

Dart completed 24 of 41 passes for 323 yards, with two TDs and the two picks. He was sacked four times and also scrambled 14 times for a team-high 71 yards.

“You look at the way we played, we had a chip on our shoulder for sure,” Florida defensive tackle Cam Jackson said.

Dart, meanwhile, apologized for the performance.

“I’m sorry. I’m sorry to my teammates. I’m sorry to my coaches. Sorry for the fans,” he said. “Can’t lose these games. This one’s going to hurt for a really long time. That’s all I can really say. I’m sorry.”

The Rebels probably would have had a comfortable lead had it not been for repeated failures inside the 20-yard line. Defensive tackle J.J. Pegues, a 325-pound wrecking ball out of the backfield, was stopped on two fourth-down runs inside the 20-yard line, and Caden Davis missed a 34-yard field goal in the second quarter.

Ole Miss’ drops were egregious, including at least three that probably would have been touchdowns.

Florida was much more efficient. Lagway completed 10 of 17 passes for 180 yards, with an interception. He made three throws with defenders draped all over him.

“Those were the plays of the game,” Napier said.

Johnson had a few of those, too. His 9-yard scoring run from the Wildcat formation was huge and came after he missed most of the past four games.

“I focused on grinding and trying to work my way back,” Johnson said. “Last week I got a couple carries, and this week I shot to the moon.”

Information from ESPN Research and The Associated Press was used in this report.

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