Several law enforcement agencies were engaged in a search Monday afternoon for a man who was possibly driving a car involved in a crash at township roads 30 and 32 near West Liberty.
A man, who claimed to be a passenger in the Volkswagen “Bug” Beetle car involved in the crash that occurred around 3:15 p.m., was reportedly injured and fled the scene on foot, according to preliminary reports from Logan County Sheriff’s deputies.
Deputies said the injured man was located by EMS personnel about one-half mile from the crash site in the 5000 block of Township Road 32 S. He told law enforcement another man was driving the car and also fled from the crash scene on foot into a wooded area.
Prior to emergency personnel’s arrival, the injured man was acting erratically and was detained by a resident who lives along T.R. 32, according to information the Examiner obtained from witnesses at the scene.
The injured man was transported by squad to Mary Rutan Hospital for medical treatment. The extent of his injuries were not immediately available.
Law enforcement set up a perimeter in the area of township roads 190 and 32 and conducted a search but were unable to locate the suspected driver.
As of early Monday evening, no arrests had been made in connection with the incident.
Damage to the Volkswagen, which reportedly struck a telephone pole, was disabling.
Deputies said the car is owned either by the girlfriend or an acquaintance of the injured man.
West Liberty, Bellefontaine and DeGraff police were also involved with the search effort.
Investigation into the matter continues.
