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Darke
County Sheriff
Two-vehicle
accident near Arcanum
One careflighted, serious condition
On August 24, 2012 at approximately 9:02 AM Darke County Deputies along
with Tri-Village Rescue, Arcanum Rescue, New Madison Fire and
CareFlight were dispatched to the intersection of US Route 127 and
Delisle-Fourmans Road in reference to a two vehicle injury accident.
Preliminary investigation revealed a white 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan,
driven by Linda R. Benedict, 59, Russia, Ohio was southbound on US
Route 127 approaching the intersection of Delisle-Fourmans Road.
Benedict attempted to make a left turn onto Delisle-Fourmans Road when
she was struck by a blue 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, driven by Randall J.
Liette, 55, Greenville, Ohio. Liette was traveling southbound
behind Benedict’s vehicle. Liette was attempting to pass
Benedict’s vehicle in the intersection when the collision
occurred. Both vehicle’s traveled off the left side of the
roadway. Benedict’s vehicle came to rest in the side ditch.
Liette’s vehicle traveled through a utility pole and into a tree.
Liette’s vehicle overturned and came to rest against a second utility
pole.
Linda R. Benedict was transported to Wayne HealthCare by Arcanum Rescue
where she was treated and released. Randall J. Liette was
transported to Miami Valley Hospital by CareFlight where he is listed
in serious condition.
This accident remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s
Office.
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