Alcohol suspected in crash

On August 1st, 2010, at approximately 1:46 AM, Darke County Deputies, along with Gettysburg Fire and Gettysburg Rescue were dispatched to US Route 36 and Arcanum Bears Mill Road in reference to a two vehicle injury accident.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Pontiac Grand Prix, driven by Joshua Weymer, 19, Arcanum, was approaching Arcanum Bears Mill Road from the East when he attempted to turn South onto Arcanum Bears Mill Road. A Red Pontiac G5 driven by Tyler Treon, 27, of Greenville , attempted to pass within the intersection, colliding with Weymer's vehicle.

Careflight was called to the scene and Weymer was airlifted to Miami Valley Hospital . A passenger in Weymer's vehicle was transported to Wayne Hospital by Gettysburg Rescue. Treon refused treatment at the scene.

Alcohol is suspected and possibly a contributing factor in the accident. US Route 36 was closed at the intersection for nearly two hours while the investigation took place. This accident remains under investigation.