Press Release: 

On August 30, 2025, Darke County Deputies, along with Union City Fire, Union City Rescue, and Union City Police Department, responded to the 500 block of Converse Road regarding a golf cart injury accident.

Preliminary investigation revealed that four juveniles were traveling in a golf cart on the roadway when it veered off the right side and overturned. All four occupants were ejected during the crash.

CareFlight transported one juvenile to Dayton Children's Hospital, while the other three were treated at the scene and released to their families. Tragically, the juvenile transported to the hospital succumbed to injuries and was pronounced deceased.

This incident remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.