Two injured when semi strikes Amish buggy near Kenton

KENTON — Two members of the Hardin County Amish community were injured Sunday afternoon when the horse-drawn buggy in which they were riding was struck by a semi.

According to information provided by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m. on state Route 31 and Township Road 265 near Kenton.

Rural Kenton residents Levi Yoder, 25, and Orfa Yoder, 20, were ejected when their buggy entered the southbound lane of traffic and was struck by a semi driven by Justin Gabianou, 53, of Columbus.

Both occupants of the buggy were transported to Memorial Health System in Lima with serious injuries. Gabianou was not injured.

The crash remains under investigation.

Deputies were assisted at the scene by Kenton Fire Department and EMS, Mount Victory Fire Department and EMS and BKP EMS.