New Bremen, OH (May 31, 2026) – Officials responded to the scene of a two-vehicle wreck that left three people injured on Saturday, May 30, at the intersection of State Route 364 and State Route 274 near New Bremen.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol Wapakoneta Post, the crash happened when a 64-year-old Wapakoneta woman was traveling south on SR-364 and failed to stop at a stop sign at SR-274. Investigators said her vehicle then struck a car driven by a 57-year-old woman from Troy. Officials said both vehicles left the roadway and came to rest in a nearby field after the collision.
The driver of the first vehicle was flown to Miami Valley Hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the second vehicle was taken to Joint Township District Memorial Hospital for treatment. A 60-year-old passenger in the second vehicle was also transported to Joint Township Hospital with injuries.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash at the rural intersection. We are thinking of those injured and wishing them a steady recovery.
Why Rural Intersection Crashes Often Lead to Serious Injuries
Crashes at rural intersections frequently occur when stop signs or right-of-way rules are misjudged by drivers approaching at higher speeds. Limited traffic control devices and long stretches of roadway can sometimes make it harder to gauge the speed or distance of oncoming vehicles.
When collisions occur at these intersections, vehicles may leave the roadway due to the force of impact, especially if drivers attempt late braking or evasive maneuvers. Investigators typically examine signage visibility, roadway markings, and vehicle positions to understand how the crash developed. These types of crashes often result in multiple injuries because several occupants may be in each vehicle at the time of impact.
