Updated 5/4/26 10:35 AM
A Saturday morning crash involving an SUV and an Amish buggy has left one man dead and two others critically injured.
According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the scene around 8:06 a.m. after a 911 report of an injury accident on State Route 235 near the intersection of County Road 13.
Investigators say a southbound SUV struck the rear of a horse-drawn buggy traveling in the same direction near the edge of the roadway.
The impact destroyed the buggy and ejected all three occupants.
When deputies arrived, they found a dark gray 2022 Honda Pilot and the buggy off the west side of the road.
The horse pulling the buggy was found deceased in the roadway.
Three people were riding in the buggy: Daniel Wagler Sr., 48; Daniel Wagler Jr., 21; and Enos Wagler, 10, all of DeGraff.
All three were transported with serious injuries.
Wagler Jr. was taken to Lima Memorial by Indian Lake EMS.
Wagler Sr. was taken to Mary Rutan Hospital by Indian Lake EMS and then later flown to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton
Enos was flown from the scene to Dayton Children’s Hospital.
Later that day, the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Wagler Sr. died from his injuries.
The driver of the SUV, identified as Kelly Hoffman, 47, of Lewistown, told deputies she was traveling about 55 miles per hour at the time of the crash.
Hoffman was issued a citation for assured clear distance ahead, and authorities say a report will be forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for the possibility of further charges.
The Multi-County Crash Investigation Team assisted at the scene.
_______________________________________________________________________
A vehicle collided with an Amish buggy just after 8:00 Saturday morning at the intersection of State Route 235 and County Road 13.
According to early scanner reports, at least three people were injured in the crash.
The extent of those injuries has not yet been released.
The Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene, and the roadway was closed for a period of time while crews worked the incident.
Few additional details are available at this time.
Check back for updates as more information is released.
