Darke County Sheriff’s Office investigating Fair shuttle

The Darke County Sheriff's Office is investigating three separate injury incidents associated with the transport shuttle at the Darke County Fair.

The transport shuttle is a wagon that is specially designed to transport people between parking areas and amusement/ exhibit areas of the Darke County Fairgrounds.

The wagon is towed by a tractor and has an open and low bench design on both sides which allows passengers to step upon the unit and sit down to be transported.

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Three incidents occurred between August 18, 2017 at 1:15 p.m.  and August 19, 2017 at 8:30 p.m. At least three minor injuries were sustained as a result of these incidents and how the shuttle was operated.

The Darke County Sheiff’s Office and the Darke County Fair Manager will be having a Press Briefing at 10:30 a.m. Monday.

They will be discussing the investigation and injuries. The press briefing can be viewed here: http://on.whio.com/2x5F0xv