Buggy-semi crash reported south of Kenton
The Hardin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash that injured 2 people Sunday afternoon.
Hardin County Central Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call at 2:43 p.m. reporting the crash at Ohio Route 31 and Twp. Rd. 265, Kenton, where a horse-drawn buggy entered the path of a south-bound semi truck, ejecting the occupants of the buggy.
The buggy occupants Levi Yoder, 25, and Orfa Yoder, 20, of rural Kenton were transported by ambulance to Lima Memorial Hospital suffering serious injuries. The semi operator, Justin Gabianou, 53, of Columbus, was not injured.
Deputies were assisted at the scene by Kenton Fire Department and EMS, Mt. Victory Fire Department and EMS and BKP EMS.
The crash remains under investigation.
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