Darke County Deputies, Versailles Fire and Rescue, Ansonia Rescue responded to the scene and a patient was taken to the Darke County Airport where CareFlight flew an injured person to Miami Valley Hospital.

Daily Advocate

VERSAILLES — On Oct. 16, at approximately 3:21 p.m., Darke County Deputies along with Versailles Fire and Rescue, Ansonia Rescue responded to a two-vehicle injury crash at the intersection of State Route 121 and Conover Road.

The preliminary investigation revealed a white 2021 Ford Transit Ambulance driven by Elisha Milby, 41, of Greenville, was traveling westbound on State Route 121 with emergency lights and siren when he attempted to pass two westbound vehicles which included a dump truck and then collided with a silver 2017 Ford Escape driven by Brandy Shappie, 46, of Yorkshire, who was in front of the dump truck attempting to make a left turn onto Conover Road.

The driver of the ambulance was treated and released from the scene while the front seat passenger Daniel Hittle, 32, of Greenville (employee), was transported to WayneHealth for his injuries. The driver of the Ford Escape was transported to the Darke County Airport where she was then transported to Miami Valley Hospital aboard CareFlight for her injuries.

This crash remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.