On March 14, 2024 at approximately 2:47 PM Darke County Deputies along with Ansonia Rescue and Ansonia Fire responded to the 11,800 block of US Route 127 in reference to a two vehicle injury accident.

  Preliminary investigation revealed a white 2004 Chevy 2500 driven by Joseph Buschur (36) of Maria Stein was stopped southbound attempting to turn into a private drive when he was struck in the rear end by a white 2011 Chrysler 200 driven by Lillian Severance (19) of Union City, Ohio.

  Severance and Buschur were treated and released from the scene by Ansonia Rescue. 

  Severance was issued a citation for failing to maintain assured clear distance ahead.