18-year-old killed in rollover ATV accident in Darke County

A preliminary investigation revealed that Damian Bruns was riding a 2021 Polaris RZR in a field when he lost control and the ATV rolled several times, according to the sheriff’s office. Bruns and his passenger, an 18-year-old woman from Bradford, were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.

Ansonia Rescue transported the woman to Wayne HealthCare with non-life-threatening injuries. CareFlight flew Bruns to Miami Valley Hospital, where he died from his injuries.

According to reports, neither Bruns nor his passenger were wearing helmets or seat belts at the time of the accident.

The sheriff’s office continues to investigate the accident.