December 17, 2024, Press Release from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office: On Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, at about 7:55 a.m., the Hancock County Sheriff's Office responded to a two-vehicle injury accident at the intersection of TR 236 and CR 109 in Cass Township.
Thomas Metzger, 62 years old, of Whitehouse, OH, was traveling southbound on TR 236 in a 2002 Buick LaSabre. Mr. Metzger came to a stop sign at CR 109 and proceeded to enter the intersection. Sarah Lewis, 42 years old, of Arcadia, OH, was driving westbound on CR 109 in a 202 Subaru and struck Mr. Metzger on the driver's side door.
Mr. Metzger had to be extracted from this vehicle and transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital by Hanco EMS with unknown injuries. Mrs. Lewis was not transported. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts.
Mr. Metzger was issued a citation for failure to yield from a stop sign.
Assisting at the scene were Allen Township Fire Department, Hanco EMS, Franks Towing, and BG Towing.
