Wednesday, 27 June 2012 06:04

Amish Buggy Crash In Medina County Seriously Injures Three Featured

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Troopers from the Medina Post of the State Highway Patrol are investigating a crash where three were ejected from an Amish buggy.

The accident happened at 9:10 Tuesday night on State Route 301, near the intersection of Black River School Road. The collision between the buggy and a Ford F-150 is still under investigation.

The 25-year-old driver of the buggy, Joseph Swartzentruber, of Spencer, Ohio, his wife Katie and their 2-year-old daughter Lizzie were all taken to nearby hospitals with serious injuries. Lizzie was taken to Akron Children's Hospital. Both Joseph and Katie Swartzentruber were taken to Akron General Medical Center.

The horse pulling the buggy had to be put down due to injuries.

The driver of the truck was not injured.

Alcohol was not a factor in the crash. So far, no charges have been filed.

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