Accident sends driver to hospital

Grove City, OH – Driver Brendan Johnson remains hospitalized following a three-horse accident at the Putnam County Fair in Ottawa, Ohio Tuesday night.

Johnson, Pierce Henry and Cameron McCown were involved in the incident during the 11^th race.

Vallcove, driven by Johnson, traveling slightly sideways entering the backstretch out of the turn and fell suddenly, which caused the accident.

Henry was examined at the hospital and released.  McCown was examined at the track and drove later in the evening.

“For as bad as the accident appeared, the prognosis for Brendan is cautiously optimistic, and we pray for a speedy recovery for Brendan” said Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Executive Director Renee Mancino.

 The three horses involved in the accident escaped serious injury and were treated on-site for scrapes and contusions.

 Future updates will be provided when information is available.

by Frank Fraas, for the OHHA