UPDATED: U.S. 62 closed between SR 136, New Market Road due to buggy, auto crash
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The Highland County Press-
The Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday that they are currently investigating a two-vehicle crash involving one serious injury.
On Tuesday, Feb. 2 at approximately 12:07 p.m, Corey Gardner, 18, of West Union, was operating a 2006 Chevrolet Impala southbound on US 62 in New Market Township, Highland County, when his vehicle allegedly struck a horse-drawn buggy operated by Scott Richardson, 56, of Hillsboro.
Mr. Richardson was flown to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton with serious injuries.
The horse was euthanized at the scene by a veterinarian due to the injuries sustained in the crash.
The crash remains under investigation by the Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
The original story follows.
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U.S. 62 is closed between S.R. 136 and New Market Road in Highland County due to a crash.
Duration of closure is unknown at this time but could last several hours. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and plan alternate routes. At approximately 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 an accident involving a male driver of a horse and wagon was struck on U.S. 62 near Point Liberty Road in New Market Township. The Highland County Sheriff's Office, Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and ODOT District 9 remain on scene. A Miami Valley Care Flight helicopter was called for the driver of the buggy.
On Tuesday, Feb. 2 at approximately 12:07 p.m, Corey Gardner, 18, of West Union, was operating a 2006 Chevrolet Impala southbound on US 62 in New Market Township, Highland County, when his vehicle allegedly struck a horse-drawn buggy operated by Scott Richardson, 56, of Hillsboro.
Mr. Richardson was flown to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton with serious injuries.
The horse was euthanized at the scene by a veterinarian due to the injuries sustained in the crash.
The crash remains under investigation by the Wilmington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
The original story follows.
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U.S. 62 is closed between S.R. 136 and New Market Road in Highland County due to a crash.
Duration of closure is unknown at this time but could last several hours. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and plan alternate routes. At approximately 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 an accident involving a male driver of a horse and wagon was struck on U.S. 62 near Point Liberty Road in New Market Township. The Highland County Sheriff's Office, Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and ODOT District 9 remain on scene. A Miami Valley Care Flight helicopter was called for the driver of the buggy.
The horse also suffered injuries, and a veterinarian was contacted to respond to the scene.
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