On December 9, 2024 at approximately 3:08 pm Darke County Deputies along with Arcanum rescue and Arcanum Fire Department responded to the 2800 block of State Route 49 reference a single vehicle injury accident.
Preliminary investigation revealed a white 2017 Ram truck, driven by Brandy Bercaw (46) of Union City, OH was northbound on State Route 49 when traveled left of the centerline and off the left side of roadway. Bercaw traveled north through the ditch striking a creek bank, coming to rest in the water.
Bercaw was transported to Wayne Healthcare for her injuries and later transported to Miami Valley Hospital. Drugs are believed to be a factor in the accident.
This accident remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.