Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office report three people were transported from an injury crash near Bellefontaine about 5:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
Driver Abel J. Laroche, 18, of Carey, and his passengers, Ashley M. Niedekohr, 21, of Carey, and Kalob A. Vargas, 19, of Tiffin, each was transported by Bellefontaine and Robinaugh squads to Mary Rutan Hospital for non-incapacitating injuries.
Deputies report Mr. Laroche was operating a southbound car just north of Northview Drive when he drove off the left side of the road and struck a concrete pillar and a tree, causing heavy damage to the car.
Mr. Laroche, who reportedly was not wearing his seat belt, was issued a seat belt violation and was cited for failure to control. His backseat passenger, Mr. Vargas, also was not wearing his seat belt.
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