Delphos teen hurt in semi-moped crash

Ohio State Highway Patrol information

DELPHOS — The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred at approximately 5:15 Thursday evening. The crash occurred on Ohio 66 north of Delphos near the intersection of Pohlman Road.

According to investigating troopers, Buck A. Fordney, 44, of Wapakoneta, was operating a 2005 Volvo semi tractor-trailer rig and was southbound on Ohio 66. Fordney was traveling behind a 2005 Tomos moped operated by Peter Ankerman, 14, of Delphos, when Fordney attempted to pass the moped as it was making a left turn onto Pohlman Road. Both vehicles collided, resulting in serious injuries to Ankerman, who was transported by Delphos EMS to St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima for treatment of his injuries. Ankerman was wearing a helmet at the time of the traffic crash.

Fordney did not sustain any injuries and alcohol/drug use is not a factor in the crash.

The Patrol was assisted by the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office and Delphos Fire and Rescue. The traffic crash remains under investigation.