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Injury Accident
on Littles Road
On January 29, 2015 at approximately 9:17 AM Darke County Deputies,
along with Arcanum Fire and Rescue, New Madison Fire, Tri-Village
Rescue, Greenville Township Rescue and CareFlight were dispatched to
the 2800 Block of Littles Road in reference to a rollover injury
accident into a creek bed.
Preliminary investigation revealed a 2003 Ford Ranger Extended cab
truck, driven by Lucas A. Gower, 18 of Arcanum, Ohio was northbound on
Littles Road north of Hollansburg-Arcanum Road. Gower lost
control of his vehicle on the ice covered roadway causing him to travel
off the right side of the roadway. Gower's vehicle spun out of
control as it struck a mailbox and traveled over the embankment into
the creek bed. Gower's vehicle came to rest on it's side in the
water.
Gower and his 10 year old female passenger were transported to Wayne
HealthCare by Arcanum Rescue and Greenville Township Rescue.
Gower's 11 year old male passenger was airlifted to Dayton Children's
Hospital by CareFlight.
The Darke County Sheriff's Office would like to remind everyone to use
extreme caution when driving on snow and ice covered roadways, as it
creates hazardous conditions.
This accident remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff's
Office.
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