On December 31, 2013 at approximately 6:07 AM Darke County Deputies along with New Madison Fire, Tri-Village Rescue and CareFlight responded to the 4100 block of Hogpath Road on a report of an injury accident.
Preliminary investigation revealed a Silver 2013 Toyota Scion, driven by Samuel Pickett, 23, of Greenville, was traveling west on Hogpath Road and crossed the center line traveling off the left side of the roadway and struck a mailbox before coming to rest in a field. Further investigation revealed the driver most likely suffered from a medical condition for the contributing factor of the crash.
Pickett was airlifted aboard CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital to be treated. This accident remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff's Office.