Russia High School boys basketball coach dies after crash
Russia Local Schools are mourning the loss of one of their own.
David Borchers, boys basketball head coach, died Friday from injuries suffered in a crash this month, Superintendent Steve Rose confirmed.
Borchers, 54, was in an accident on state Route 66 on the morning of Oct. 8. The Ohio State Highway Patrol previously confirmed Borchers’ car was hit by a truck that crossed the center line.
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He was flown to Miami Valley Hospital, where he died six days later, according to his obituary.
Borchers was entering into his fifth year as the Raiders’ head coach.
“Dave will truly be missed as we have not only lost our head coach but a valuable member of the community,” Rose said.
A viewing for Borchers will be Sunday, Oct. 23, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hogenkamp Funeral Home.
