Serious Crash in Butler County: Woman Injured, Driver Arrested for DUI and More
A 28-year-old woman sustained serious injuries in a crash that occurred in Butler County early Sunday morning. The incident took place on State Route 747 around 5:40 a.m. The crash involved a Hyundai Elantra driven by Yoan Perez Ventula, 27, who crossed the center line and collided with a Honda Civic traveling in the opposite direction. The driver of the Civic was hospitalized with severe injuries. Ventula had to be extricated from the Hyundai and was found to be intoxicated at the time of the crash.
Ventula, who initially provided false information about his identity, was later identified and arrested on charges including aggravated vehicular assault, obstruction of justice, OVI, no driver’s license, and left of center driving. Additionally, an ICE detainer was placed on Ventula due to his undocumented immigration status. The crash is currently being investigated by the Butler County Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team. If you have any information about the incident, please contact the Butler County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Poff at (513) 785-1218.