Kenneth E. Goubeaux and Rita M. Goubeaux Obituaries, Darke County, Ohio Deaths: Osgood Man, 66, and 97-Year-Old Woman Killed in Fatal Rollover Crash

Kenneth E. Goubeaux, 66, and Rita M. Goubeaux, 97, both of Osgood, Ohio, died following a two-vehicle collision on North Star-Fort Loramie Road in Darke County on Monday morning, November 9, 2026. The crash involved a Chevrolet Aveo and a Dodge Charger and resulted in a devastating rollover that claimed both occupants of the Chevrolet.

According to the Darke County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred shortly after 9 a.m. in the 8300 block of North Star-Fort Loramie Road. A black 2014 Dodge Charger, driven by 20-year-old Michael J. Miller of Union City, Indiana, was traveling eastbound when it struck a blue 2007 Chevrolet Aveo traveling in the same direction.

Kenneth was driving the Chevrolet, with Rita seated in the front passenger seat. The impact forced the Aveo across the center line and off the left side of the roadway. The vehicle overturned several times, ejecting both occupants and leaving them with fatal injuries.

Emergency responders from Osgood Rescue, Osgood Fire, Versailles Rescue and CareFlight were dispatched to the scene. Kenneth was transported by air ambulance to Miami Valley Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Rita was pronounced dead at the crash site.

Miller was treated at the scene and released. Authorities have not announced any charges against him.

Crash Investigation Underway

Given the severity of the collision, the Darke County Sheriff’s Office Accident Reconstruction Team and an investigator from the Darke County Coroner’s Office responded to assist with the investigation.

Officials continue working to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash. No further investigative findings or details about possible contributing factors have been released.

Remembering Kenneth and Rita Goubeaux

The deaths of Kenneth and Rita have left loved ones and members of their Osgood community facing a painful loss. Their lives were cut short in a collision that unfolded within moments, leaving family and friends to mourn two members of the same family.

As the investigation continues, Kenneth E. Goubeaux and Rita M. Goubeaux are remembered by those who knew and loved them. Their passing is a heartbreaking loss for their family and community.

May they both rest in peace.