On August 24, 2024 at approximately 11:57 am, Darke County Deputies along with Versailles Fire, Versailles Rescue and the Darke County Coroner responded to the 9100 Block of State Route 121 on a single vehicle dirt bike accident.  

  Preliminary investigation revealed a green Kawasaki 250x was operated by Wyatt Reese (14), of Bradford.  Reese was traveling north in the side ditch parallel with State Route 121.  Reese lost control and struck a utility pole.  After the collision Reese was ejected from the motorcycle.  Reese was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. 

  This accident remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff's office and the Darke County Coroner's office.