UPDATE 10-23-26
According to the crash report, the accident happened at approximately 4:58 p.m. when a 2009 Dodge Journey driven by 59-year-old Christopher Mees of DeGraff was traveling northbound on County Road 52.
A 2022 John Deere tractor operated by 23-year-old Reese Sweigart of St. Marys was traveling southbound on County Road 54.
As the tractor traveled across a bridge with guardrails, the Dodge Journey went left of center and struck the tractor head-on.
Mees suffered serious injuries.
He was treated at the scene by Indian Lake EMS before being transported to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center by MedFlight.
No citations have been issued at this time.
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One person suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash involving an SUV and farm equipment Thursday evening just outside Lewistown.
The crash happened shortly after 5 p.m. near the intersection of Township Road 213 and County Road 54 in Washington Township.
MedFlight transported the SUV’s male driver to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Washington Township Police responded to the scene, assisted by the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, Indian Joint Fire, Indian Lake EMS, Huntsville Volunteer Fire, and Topps Towing.
An estimated 50 gallons of diesel fuel leaked from the tractor involved in the crash.
No other injuries were reported.
Additional details are expected as they become available.
