Crime & Safety
Darke County, OH Crash: 12-Year-Old Ejected From UTV Sunday Nov 1
Versailles, OH – A 12 year old boy was injured and transported to a children's hospital Sunday afternoon after being ejected from a utility terrain vehicle during a rollover crash in Darke County.
By Owen Prescott · 2026-11-01T23:21:52.322Z
Versailles, OH – A 12 year old boy was injured and transported to a children's hospital Sunday afternoon after being ejected from a utility terrain vehicle during a rollover crash in Darke County.
According to the Darke County Sheriff 's Office, deputies and emergency responders were dispatched to the 11,500 block of State Route 185 at approximately 2:53 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, following reports of a rollover accident involving injuries.
The crash involved a camouflage colored Polaris UTV traveling eastbound along the roadway.
12 Year Old Driver Ejected During Rollover A preliminary investigation determined that Tucker J. Whittaker, 12, of Versailles, was operating the UTV when he lost control, causing the vehicle to overturn on the roadway.
Authorities said the young driver was ejected from the UTV during the crash.
A passenger, identified as 52 year old Stephen J. Whittaker, also of Versailles, remained inside the vehicle during the rollover.
Stephen Whittaker was able to remove himself from the UTV before emergency personnel arrived.
Child Transported to Dayton Children's Hospital Emergency crews from the Versailles Police Department , Versailles Fire Department and Ansonia Rescue assisted Darke County deputies at the scene.
Stephen Whittaker was evaluated and treated by emergency responders before being released at the crash location.
Tucker Whittaker was transported by Ansonia Rescue to Dayton Children's Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The sheriff's office did not specify the severity of the child's injuries or provide an updated medical condition.
Authorities have not announced whether speed, road conditions or other factors contributed to the rollover.
The accident remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff's Office.
Officials have not reported any additional injuries or released further findings from the investigation.