The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department and Wayne City Fire and Ambulance responded to a series of crashes across the county over the weekend and early This (Monday morning), resulting in injuries and citations.
SATURDAY NIGHT: DEER-RELATED CRASH IN FOUR MILE TOWNSHIP
Just before 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, emergency crews were called to 361 County Road 700N in Four Mile Township. Authorities say 32-year-old Skyler McWilliams of Fairfield was traveling eastbound in a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee when he attempted to avoid a deer. The vehicle struck the deer, veered into a ditch, collided with a tree, and rolled over. McWilliams was treated at the scene by Wayne City Ambulance personnel.
SUNDAY MORNING: MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN ORCHARDVILLE TOWNSHIP
On Sunday morning, just before 10:30 a.m., responders were dispatched to 763 County Road 1730N in Orchardville Township. According to reports, 78-year-old Robert Carr of Toledo, IL, was traveling southbound on a 2021 Harley motorcycle when he lost control in gravel, causing the motorcycle to crash. Carr sustained minor injuries and was transported by Wayne City Ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
THIS (MONDAY) MORNING: TRUCK STRIKES RESIDENCE IN SIMS
Early this (Monday) morning, just after 1:30 a.m., a crash occurred at County Road 600N and County Road 870E in Sims. Authorities say 38-year-old River Spofford of Sims was driving a 2008 Chevrolet truck southbound on County Road 870E when he answered a phone call. Spofford told deputies that when he looked up, the truck had veered into a yard and struck a residence owned by Juanita Hedden of Sims. Wayne City Fire Chief Scott Clark reported moderate damage to the home. Neither the homeowner nor the driver were injured. Deputies cited River Spofford for Failure To Reduce Speed To Avoid An Accident, Unlawful Use of an Electronic Communications Device, and Failure To Stop At An Intersection.