Sgt. Jason Cadle, with the OSHP Xenia post, said a small Kia SUV was sent crashing and rolling off the right side of the highway when it was struck by another vehicle that did not stop.
The Sportage rolled side over side and end to end at least three rotations before coming to a stop, Cadle said.
One of the victims, a child about 3-and-a-half years old, was in a child seat and suffered only minor injuries. The two adults, who suffered non-life threatening injuries as well, were wearing seatbelts.
The family is believed to be from Xenia, the sergeant said.
Meantime, the state patrol is looking for the other vehicle, which should have heavy damage from the collision.
It is believed to be a newer, white four-door sedan that continued along U.S. 35 West, according to witnesses, the sergeant said. Those witnesses also said the driver appeared to be lost and passed the accident scene at least once before disappearing into the night.
Cadle said itâs against the law not to stop when you are involved in a traffic accident.
INITIAL REPORT (April 29)
Two adults and a young child reportedly have been injured in a rollover accident on U.S. 35, west of North Stringtown Road in Greene County's New Jasper Twp., according to Greene County Sheriff's dispatch.
We're hearing that all three victims are out of the vehicle and have suffered head injuries in the accident reported about 10:50 p.m.
The right lane of U.S. 35, in the area of North Stringtown Road, has been shut down until further notice.
We have a crew on the way to check it out. Stay with whio.com for breaking news.
We will update this developing story as we learn more.
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