Two-vehicle injury crash on CR25A in Auglaize County

Pusheta Township:

The Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred on September 11, 2024, at approximately 12:12 p.m. in Auglaize County, Ohio.

The crash occurred on CR25A near Leon Pratt Drive in Pusheta Township. Mr. Jon P. Bair, age 57, of Minster, Ohio was operating a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia while turning left from a private drive onto CR25iA southbound.

Mr. Brett W. Eley, age 38, of Wapakoneta, Ohio was operating a 2010 GMC Yukon while traveling northbound on CR25A.

The preliminary investigation indicates the GMC struck the Freightliner. Mr. Bair was not injured. Mr. Eley sustained injuries from the crash and was transported to Miami Valley Hospital by CareFlight.

Mr. Bair and Mr. Eley were both wearing safety belts at the time of the crash.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Crash Reconstruction Unit, Wapakoneta Fire Department, Wapakoneta Police Department, and Auglaize County CERT also responded to the crash. The crash remains under investigation by the Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol