On November 20, 2012 at approximately 1443 P.M. Darke County deputies, Ansonia P.D. and Ansonia Fire and Rescue were dispatched to SR118 just north of the Ansonia Village limits in reference to a one vehicle injury accident.Preliminary investigation revealed that a 1996 Chevy S-10, driven by Robert Christman (62) of Greenville, was southbound on SR118 and veered off the right side of the roadway and struck a large metal sign. Christman was trapped inside his vehicle for approximately 45 minutes. Ansonia Fire was on scene and was working on extricating Christman from his vehicle. Ansonia Fire called for mutual aid from Greenville City Fire. Christman was extricated from the vehicle and was treated by Ansonia Rescue and was transported to Miami Valley Hospital by CareFlight.
It is unknown at this time the reason for the accident and this accident remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office. The condition of Christman is unknown at this time.