Logan County Sheriff’s Office investigates two Saturday crashes

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The Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded to two separate crashes at intersections along U.S. Route 68 on Saturday.

No injuries were reported in either incident.

The first crash happened around 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. Route 68 and Township Road 190.

A 2016 Hyundai Sonata driven by 17-year-old Summer Maley of Bellefontaine was traveling southbound on U.S. 68 when it struck the rear of a 2024 Nissan Versa.

The Nissan, driven by 37-year-old Jason Baggett of Huntsville, was stopped while waiting to turn left onto Township Road 190.

After the collision, the Hyundai came to rest along the right side of the road, while the Nissan ended up across the roadway in a yard.

Both vehicles sustained minor damage.

Maley was cited for assured clear distance ahead.

The second crash occurred shortly before 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. Route 68 and State Route 273.

A 2013 Toyota Camry driven by 17-year-old Carter Newland of Belle Center was approaching U.S. 68 from the west when it failed to yield at the stop sign.

The Toyota was struck by a southbound 2019 Chrysler Pacifica driven by 54-year-old Teresa Lance of Kenton.

Both vehicles sustained disabling damage and had to be towed from the scene.

No injuries were reported.

Newland was cited for a stop sign violation.