On January 9, 2015 at approximately 5:50 am Darke County Deputies along with Liberty Township Fire, Tri-Village Rescue, New Madison Fire and CareFlight were dispatched to the 1300 block of Weavers Ft. Jefferson Road in reference to a single vehicle injury accident.
Preliminary investigation revealed a silver 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette driven by Gwendolyn D. Miles, 54, New Madison Ohio was eastbound on Weavers Ft. Jefferson Road in the 1300 block. Miles lost control of her vehicle in the drifted snow and traveled off the right side of the roadway striking a tree, trapping her in the vehicle. Miles was trapped in her vehicle for approximately 46 minutes before being extricated by mechanical means.
Miles was airlifted to Miami Valley Hospital by CareFlight where she is listed in fair condition.
The Darke County Sheriff's Office would like to remind everyone to use extreme caution when driving in blowing and drifting snow covered roadways, as it creates hazardous conditions.
This accident remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff's Office.
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