On December 13, 2011 at approximately 1:34 PM Darke County Deputies, along with New Madison and Hollansburg Fire, Tri-Village Rescue, Darke County Coroner and CareFlight were dispatched to the intersection of Richmond-Palestine Road and Rush Road in reference to a two vehicle serious injury accident. CareFlight contact the Sheriff’s Office and advised they would not fly due to weather conditions.
Preliminary investigation revealed a tan Chrysler 300M, driven by Mary E. Behee, 85, New Madison, Ohio was westbound on Rush Rd. approaching the stop sign at Richmond-Palestine Rd. A light blue Chevy Suburban, driven by Matthias R. Bowser, 16, New Paris, Ohio, was northbound on Richmond-Palestine Rd. when Behee’s vehicle traveled through the intersection and was struck on the driver’s side by Bowser’s vehicle. Bowser’s vehicle came to rest in the intersection. Behee’s vehicle traveled off the roadway and came to rest in a field.
Behee was pronounced dead at the scene. Bowser was transported to Wayne HealthCare by Tri-Village Rescue where he was treated and released. Behee’s husband/passenger, Wells E. Behee, 86, New Madison, Ohio, was transported to Wayne HealthCare where he is listed in serious condition.
This accident remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.
Was she a retired teacher from FM?
ReplyDeleteShame for sure. I saw some photos... just how fast was the 16 year old going to do that kind of damage to the front of a suburban?
ReplyDeleteshe ran the stop sign so not sure that the 16 year olds speed had anything to do with the accident!
ReplyDeleteMary was a teacher but I do not where she taught. I live near where the accident happened, and a lot of people do not look well both ways at that intersection. RIP Mary.......
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers go out to the families of all of these victims.
ReplyDeleteThis is alot for a 16 year old to deal with.
Makes a person wonder just how old or how young anyone should be driving. Seems this accident hits both ends of the spectrum. SAD!
ReplyDelete...Except there's no reason at this point to believe the 16yo was doing anything wrong.
ReplyDeleteHer husband, Wells has subsequently died. He taught @ Arcanum High School before his retirement.
ReplyDeleteThis tragedy leaves several families with holes in their Christmases.
has anyone heard about funeral arraingments
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