Darke Co, OH (January 13, 2026) – An 18-year-old woman was airlifted to the hospital following a serious two-vehicle collision early Monday morning at the intersection of State Route 49 and Red River-West Grove Rd.
The crash occurred at approximately 7:12 a.m. on January 12. According to the Darke County Sheriff’s Office, 18-year-old Allyson Waymire of Englewood was traveling northwest on SR-49 in a Hyundai Sonata when another vehicle entered her path at the intersection.
Investigators say 44-year-old Christopher Wilkins of Laura was driving a Lexus and had stopped at the stop sign on Red River-West Grove Rd before pulling into the intersection, leading to the collision.
CareFlight responded to the scene and transported Waymire to Miami Valley Hospital. The extent of her injuries remains unknown at this time. Wilkins was reportedly uninjured in the crash.
Deputies continue to investigate the circumstances of the collision. The intersection was closed for a period as emergency crews worked to clear the area.
Our thoughts are with Allyson Waymire and her loved ones, and we wish her a full and speedy recovery.
