James D. Patton, 83, of Belle Center, was issued a traffic citation for improperly turning into a private drive after an 8:55 a.m. Tuesday crash in the 700 block of Rush Avenue.
Patton was operating a sport utility vehicle southwest bound on Rush along side a van operated by Heather A. Graham, 35, of Bellefontaine.
Officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department report he turned from the left lane to cross the curb lane and enter a private drive. Graham attempted to evade the crash by driving over the curb and off the road. Patton’s SUV struck the van, even so.
There were no reported injuries. Damage was moderate to the vehicles.
• Douglas R. Speakman, 42, of Conover, was issued a ticket for failure to control after he crashed his motorcycle around 12:10 p.m. Wednesday in the 300 block of east Sandusky Avenue.
Officers report he was eastbound and lost control in a curve.
He sustained minor injuries and damage was light to the motorcycle.