Dixie L. Idle, 82, of DeGraff, was transported by Macochee EMS to Mary Rutan Hospital for treatment of suspected minor injuries sustained in a crash about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office report she was operating a southbound 2016 Buick Regal in the 3700 block of County Road 18 when she drove off the right side of the road, coming to rest in a bean field.
Damage was moderate to the car, which was towed from the scene. The driver was wearing her seat belt and was cited for failure to control.
OVI charges filed in Belle Center traffic stop
George W. Thompson, 42, of Belle Center, was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs related to a traffic stop about 1:30 a.m. Thursday.
Deputies on patrol in the village of Belle Center reportedly observed his vehicle cross the center line of State Street in the area of east Buckeye Street and then they initiated the stop.
While speaking with Thompson, deputies observed signs of impairment. He refused to submit to field sobriety testing and was placed under arrest. He refused to participate in a breath test at the jail, and was released to a sober driver.