Driver Charged with Felonious Assault After Striking Motorcycle, Injuring Two

On May 6, 2016 at 3:58 PM Darke County Sheriffs Deputies, along with Greenville Township Fire Department, Greenville Rescue and Careflight, responded to an injury accident on US127 in the area of Childrens Home Bradford Rd.

Preliminary investigation reveals that a black 2012 Ford Fiesta driven by Nathan Nisley (33), of Rawson Ohio, changed lanes and struck a northbound 2001 Harley Davidson Sportster motorcycle.  The occupants of the motorcycle were Justin Ungericht (32), of Greenville and Tyra Vanatta (25), also of Greenville.  Both occupants on the motorcycle were ejected and neither person was wearing a helmet.  Mr. Ungericht and Ms. Vanatta were transported to Miami Valley Hospital by careflight.  Ms. Vanatta was released and Mr. Ungericht is currently in fair condition.

During the course of the investigation Deputies learned that the incident appeared to be the result of road rage.  Deputies arrested Mr. Nisley on two counts of felonious assault both a felony in the second degree.  Mr. Nisley is being held at the Darke County Sheriffs Office where he is awaiting his initial appearance.