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Jenny L. Purtee, 46, of DeGraff, was transported by a Macochee squad to Mary Rutan Hospital for non-incapacitating injuries sustained in a crash about 5:05 p.m. Thursday.
Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office report Rodney B. Watkins, 61, of West Liberty, was operating an eastbound vehicle on Township Road 216 when he stopped at the stop sign at County Road 18. He then drove into the path of Purtee’s southbound car leading to a collision.
Watkins reported possible injuries, but was not transported. The drivers were wearing their seat belts, deputies report.
Firefighters with the Bellefontaine Fire and EMS Department also responded with a squad and engine. Damage was heavy to both vehicles.
Watkins was cited for failure to yield from a stop sign.
Man reported missing returns home
Deputies received a report Tuesday that a man who previously had been reported missing by his family, Joshua C. Deardorff, 29, of 1835 S. State Route 292, Zanesfield, had safely returned home to his parents’ residence that day.
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