Update: 10/16/26 11:20 AM
Two teenagers were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on U.S. Route 68 north of Bellefontaine.
According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened shortly before 3 p.m. in the 4400 block of U.S. 68.
A 1999 Chevrolet S-10 driven by 17-year-old Micah Miller of McGuffey was traveling north when he entered the southbound lane to pass another vehicle.
Miller then struck a southbound 2015 Jeep Cherokee driven by 16-year-old McKenzie Forsythe of Rushsylvania.
Miller and his 16-year-old passenger were flown by CareFlight to Ohio State University Medical Center.
Both suffered serious injuries and are reported to be in serious but stable condition, according to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office.
Forsythe was taken by Huntsville EMS to Mary Rutan Hospital with minor injuries.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
The sheriff’s office reports that no citations have been issued.
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A two-vehicle crash temporarily closed U.S. Route 68 between County Road 57 and County Road 37 north of Bellefontaine Thursday afternoon.
The crash was reported around 2:50 p.m. on October 15th. CareFlight was called to the scene and later landed at the crash site.
Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department, Bellefontaine Fire Department, BMRT, Logan County Sheriff’s Office, and other first responders assisted at the scene.
Additional details about the crash, including whether anyone was injured, have not yet been released.
