Sheriff's Office investigating one-vehicle crash on SR 81
The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a one-vehicle crash that occurred on State Route 81 east of Ada at 6:50 p.m. on Feb. 20.
The owner of the vehicle, Jackie Benton of Dunkirk, reported the vehicle stolen approximately 15 minutes before the crash at the intersection of State Route 309 and State Roue 195.
According to the Hardin County Sheriff's Office: The driver/suspect then crashed the vehicle on State Route 81 near the intersection of Township Road 55 east of Ada.
The investigation continues into the driver/suspect, Jeffrey Staver of Lima, and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Ada/Liberty Fire and EMS and Osborn’s Towing.
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