Darke County, OH – Two Greenville teenagers have been identified as the victims of a deadly three-vehicle crash that occurred on State Route 49 Friday morning, according to the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.
The Darke County Coroner’s Office notified deputies on January 20, 2026, that the deceased occupants of a cargo van involved in the crash were identified as Joshua Armstrong, 19, and Carl Schlechty, 18, both of Greenville, Ohio.
According to Sheriff Mark Whittaker, the collision happened on Friday, January 16, along State Route 49. The incident involved three vehicles and resulted in the deaths of Armstrong and Schlechty, who were pronounced deceased at the scene. Details regarding the cause of the crash and other involved drivers have not yet been released.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident, and no further information has been provided as of Monday afternoon. The sheriff’s office expressed condolences to the families of both young men and encouraged the public to drive cautiously during ongoing winter road conditions.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Darke County Sheriff’s Office at 937-548-3399.
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