Delphos- The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Van Wert Post is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on May 7, 2015 at approximately 5:15 P.M. The crash occurred on State Route 66 north of Delphos near the intersection of Pohlman Road.
Buck A. Fordney, age 44 of Wapakoneta, Ohio was operating a 2005 Volvo Semi and was traveling southbound on State Route 66. Mr. Fordney was traveling behind a 2005 Tomos moped operated by Peter Ankerman, age 14, of Delphos. Mr. Fordney attempted to pass the moped as it was negotiating a left turn onto Pohlman Rd and both vehicles collided resulting in serious injuries to Mr. Ankerman. Mr. Ankerman was transported by Delphos EMS to St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima for treatment of his injuries. Mr. Ankerman was wearing a helmet at the time of the traffic crash.
Mr. Fordney did not sustain any injuries and alcohol/drug use is not a factor in the crash.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office and Delphos Fire and Rescue. The traffic crash remains under investigation.
