Man Charged with Severing Woman’s Ankle in Harrison Twp. Car Accident

Darius Thomas Faces Charges of Assault and Vehicular Assault

Published on September 2, 2024

HARRISON TWP. — The man accused of hitting a woman with a car, which severed her ankle, is facing charges. Darius Thomas, 30, was charged this week with two counts of felonious assault and one count of aggravated vehicular assault, according to online Vandalia Municipal Court records.

As News Center 7 previously reported, Thomas was identified by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office as the person of interest in the case involving a pedestrian crash on Salem Avenue on Monday. When deputies arrived at the scene in the 3400 block of Salem Avenue, they discovered a 29-year-old woman lying on the ground near the rear of a business. Her ankle had been severed from her leg.

A preliminary investigation revealed that an argument had taken place between the woman and her boyfriend. At one point, he got into a Kia and intentionally drove into her, knocking her to the ground. The woman was rushed to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.

Thomas is currently not booked in the Montgomery County Jail. Deputies had previously appealed to the public for assistance in locating Thomas, who fled the scene heading east on Hillcrest Avenue towards Salem Avenue. The Kia Soul involved in the incident bears Ohio registration KAP5082.

According to a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office, “The vehicle will have significant damage to the front and hood area.” Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident or Thomas’ whereabouts to contact the Regional Dispatch Center at (937) 225-4357. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Miami Valley Crime Stoppers at (937) 222-7867.

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