2 flee scene after accident in Franklin Township

On Dec. 31 at 1:15 a.m., the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a motor vehicle accident with possible injury near the area of Township Road 280 and state Route 83 in Franklin Township.

Upon arrival of emergency personnel, it was determined Christopher Gallagher of Coshocton, a 27-year-old male, and his passengers — Isabella Gallagher of Coshocton, a 19-year-old female; Sandy Brown of Coshocton, a 33-year-old female; and Nikita Atkins of West Lafayette, a 32-year-old male — were traveling northeast on Township Road 280 from state Route 83 when Christopher Gallagher failed to control the vehicle. Christopher Gallagher went off the left side of the roadway, over an embankment and struck a tree. The vehicle then continued down the embankment before sticking another tree and coming to a stop.

Christopher Gallagher and Isabella Gallagher fled the scene of the accident prior to emergency personnel arrival. Atkins and Brown were both transported from the scene of the accident by Coshocton County EMS to Coshocton Regional Medical Center. The extent of their injuries was unknown at the time of this release.

Christopher Gallagher and Isabella Gallagher were later located at their residence on Township Road 283. Isabella Gallagher was assessed by Coshocton County EMS and refused transport to the hospital. Christopher Gallagher was transported by Coshocton County EMS to Coshocton Regional Medical Center. Upon release from the hospital, Christopher Gallagher was placed under arrest and pending charges upon prosecutor review.

Assisting on scene were Coshocton County EMS, Conesville Volunteer Fire Department, Coshocton City Fire Department and Princes Wrecker Service.