Darke County, OH (September 19, 2024) – A 16-year-old girl was seriously injured in a crash involving a car and a semi-truck at the intersection of State Rte 47 and Conover Rd on Wednesday, September 18. The crash occurred around 3:20 p.m.
According to authorities, the teen was driving a 2006 Pontiac G6 northbound on Conover Rd when she stopped at the intersection. As she proceeded, her vehicle was struck by an eastbound 2019 Kenworth semi-truck on State Rte 47.
The girl had to be extricated from the car and was flown to Miami Valley Hospital by CareFlight. Her condition remains unknown. The truck driver was not injured.
The crash is under investigation with assistance from the Darke County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio State Highway Patrol.