On April 30, 2023 at approximately 10:12 a.m., Darke County deputies along with Tri-Village Rescue and Hollansburg Fire Department, were dispatched to the 800 block of Rush Road in reference to a two-vehicle possible injury accident.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a blue 2008 Chevy Malibu driven by Curtis Yount (65), of New Madison, Ohio was traveling eastbound on Rush Road. Mr. Yount traveled over the center line to deliver newspapers and was struck by a black 1992 Honda Civic driven by Rae Collins (60), of New Madison, Ohio, which was traveling westbound on Rush Road. Both Mr. Yount and Ms. Collins was transported to Wayne Health Care by rescue for suspected minor injuries.
The accident remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.