Two motorists sustained serious injuries in a two-vehicle, head-on crash Monday evening, Jan. 20, and one of the drivers was flown to a Columbus hospital after the crash in the 1500 block of County Road 10 just outside the Bellefontaine city limits.
Troopers of the Marysville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol report Chloe L. Gallagher, 20, of Bellefontaine, was first transported by squad to the Mary Rutan Hospital helipad after the crash, which occurred at 6:23 p.m. She was then transported by MedFlight to Grant Medical Center in Columbus.
The second driver, Sharon A. Schlabach, 58, of West Liberty, was transported by Tri-Valley EMS to Mary Rutan Hospital.
Troopers report Gallagher was operating a northwestbound 2003 Honda Accord on C.R. 10 near Township Road 179. Schlabach reportedly was operating a southeastbound 2019 Buick Encore on C.R. 10. A head-on crash between the two vehicles occurred and it is being investigated.
Alcohol is not suspected as a factor in the crash and both drivers were found to be wearing their seat belts, troopers said.
Troopers were also assisted at the scene by Bellefontaine Fire & EMS, officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department, Ace’s Towing and Shafer’s Towing. All assisting agencies and services were instrumental with the scene investigation and clearing of the scene.
The Patrol reminds motorists to be vigilant when operating a motor vehicle.