Driver flees…

This two vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Blaine St. and Bonnewitz Ave. in Van Wert at approximately 5:15 p.m Thursday, sending the driver of the GMC SUV to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital with injuries. The driver of the Malibu fled the scene before the police arrived. The Van Wert Sheriff’s Office assisted with efforts trying to locate the driver by using its aerial drone and K9 unit but as of early evening, had not been successful. Witnesses said the Malibu was northbound on Blaine St. and failed to stop at the stop sign, then struck the eastbound SUV on Bonnewitz, rolling it onto its side.The Van Wert City Police Department was in charge of the investigation. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Bob Barnes VWFD photographer.