Officers of the Washington Township Police Department responded about 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, to a report of an Amish buggy and motor vehicle crash on State Route 235 near County Road 27.
The two adults and nine children in the buggy were transported to Mary Rutan Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Upon arrival, officers learned that Ashley Allen, 38 of DeGraff, was operating a southbound vehicle on State Route 235 and struck the buggy.
Investigation revealed that the buggy had all required lighting and were traveling on the shoulder of the roadway when struck.
While speaking with Allen, officers said signs of impairment were observed. She performed field sobriety tests and was subsequently placed under arrest for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Allen was transported to the Logan County Jail and submitted to a urine sample.
Alcohol and drugs are believed to be a factor in the crash. Criminal charges are pending lab results, officers said.
The Logan County Sheriff’s Office, Russells Point Police Department, Indian Lake EMS, DeGraff Fire and EMS assisted at the scene.
• Kenneth Riner Jr., 58, of Belle Center, was charged with OVI during a traffic stop about 11:10 a.m. Wednesday.
Officers initiated the stop in the area of State Route 366 near Township Road 94 due to Riner having a suspended driver’s license.
Upon making contact with the driver, signs of impairment were observed. He reportedly admitted to consuming alcohol earlier in the morning.
A search of Riner’s truck revealed an open container of alcohol. Kenneth submitted to field sobriety tests and was subsequently taken into custody.
He was transported to the Logan County Jail and submitted to a breath test. His results were 0.125. The defendant also was cited for driving under suspension and open container. He was released to a sober driver.
Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office also assisted at the scene.