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.
David Taggart, 35, of Bellefontaine, who claimed to be a passenger in the red 2003 Volkswagen “Bug” Beetle involved in the crash that occurred around 2:45 p.m., was reportedly injured and fled the scene on foot, according to reports from Logan County Sheriff’s deputies.
Deputies said Taggart was located by Macochee Joint Ambulance District personnel about one-half mile north of 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, Taggart 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. He was transported by Macochee to Mary Rutan Hospital for medical treatment.
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 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, no arrests had been made in connection with the incident.
The Volkswagen was westbound on T.R. 30 at the intersection of T.R. 32 S. when it left the roadway, struck a pole and came to rest north of T.R. 30. Damage to the car, owned Bellefontaine resident Krista Reprogle, was disabling.
West Liberty, Bellefontaine and DeGraff police were also involved with the search effort.
Investigation into the matter continues.