On September 4, 2025 at approximately 6:56p.m. Darke County Sheriff’s Deputies along with Ansonia Rescue, Osgood Recue, Versailles Recuse, and North Star Fire Department responded to the intersection of U.S. Route 127 and State Route 705 in reference to a two vehicle accident with injury.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a Black 2014 Jeep Patriot, driven by James Head (47), of Ft. Recovery, Ohio was traveling West on State Route 705. A light Blue 2010 Chrysler Pacifica, driven by Melvin Potter (63), of Versailles, was traveling South on U.S. Route 127. Mr. Head failed to yield the right of way to Mr. Potter at the posted stop signs, causing the 2 vehicles to collide.
Mr. Potter’s passengers, Lori Potter (63), of Versailles and a juvenile were transported to Coldwater Hospital for their injuries. Mr. Head was also transported to Coldwater Hospital for his injuries. All injuries are non-life threatening.
This accident remains under investigation.
