PRESS RELEASE

On May 26, 2026 at approximately 11:56 am Darke County Deputies along with Bradford Fire and rescue responded to 9811 Grandview Dr in Bradford on an ATV accident with injuries.

Preliminary investigation revealed a 2025 Honda Pioneer 700 side-by-side operated by Thomas Sargent (73) of Bradford was backing up and struck his wife, Teresa Sargent (72) who was kneeling behind the side-by-side. Teresa was extracted from underneath the side-by-side and transported by EMS to Upper Valley Hospital for her injuries.

This accident remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.