One person was seriously injured in a midday accident on Monday. Around 11:10 a.m., Darke County deputies, along with Ansonia Rescue, Ansonia Fire, and CareFlight, responded to the intersection of U.S. Route 127 north and State Route 47 in reference to an injury accident.
A preliminary investigation revealed a gray 2014 Jeep Cherokee, driven by 21-year-old Jordyne R. Carey, of Sidney, Ohio, was traveling westbound on State Route 47 toward the intersection of U.S. Route 127. Carey failed to maintain an assured clear distance ahead and struck a white 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, driven by 58-year-old Rickie L. Yoder of Greenville, Ohio, in the rear.
Following the initial collision, Carey’s vehicle traveled left of the centerline and struck a white 2024 International semi-tractor-trailer driven by 62-year-old David A. Jackson of Westfield, Indiana.
Carey was transported by CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital with serious injuries. Yoder and Jackson were treated and released at the scene.
This accident remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.