Collision in Henry County kills Liberty Center woman

12/6/2001

LIBERTY CENTER - A Liberty Center woman was killed in a two-car collision Tuesday night at the intersection of State Rt. 109 and Henry County Road U.

The sheriff's office said Virginia Rising, 72, was driving east at 8:20 p.m. on Road U and failed to stop at a stop sign. Her car was struck broadside by a southbound car driven by Kevin Herman, 32, also of Liberty Center.

Mrs. Rising was pronounced dead at Henry County Hospital in Napoleon, where Mr. Herman was treated for injuries.

Deputies said Mrs. Rising was wearing a seat belt.