Grove City, OH – The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association provides the following update on the status of the drivers and horses involved in the accident at Eldorado Scioto Downs on Friday night (May 8).
Kayne Kauffman suffered a fractured heel. Aaron Merriman suffered five broken ribs, a shattered scapula, and a partially collapsed lung. He is being kept in the hospital for further observation. David Miller suffered a compound fracture of the ankle and is having surgery. Tyler Smith and Trevor Smith were evaluated at the hospital and released without any major injuries.
All the horses involved in the accident are OK.
Additional updates on the conditions of the drivers involved will be provided on the OHHA Facebook page as they become available.
The OHHA wishes everyone involved a speedy recovery.
Editor’s note: Kauffman’s injury was first reported as a broken ankle, but has since been updated.