Crash Kills 2 in Greene County
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Channel: Dayton 24/7 Now · 2012 · News & Politics
ROSS TOWNSHIP, GREENE COUNTY -- Two people are dead after a two vehicle crash on Route 72 in Ross Township in Greene County.The accident happened shortly before 8pm Saturday on 72 between Brickel Road and Klontz. Troopers with the Highway Patrol said a white Ford pickup truck was traveling southbound on 72 and a Isuzu pickup truck was traveling northbound. The Ford went left of center and hit the Isuzu almost head on. The driver of the Isuzu was ejected and died at the scene. He was not wearing a seat belt. The passenger was killed inside the truck. She was wearing a seat belt.The female driver of the Ford was taken to Greene Memorial Hospital with non life threatening injuries. She had a young girl in the truck with her. The child was taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries also.Troopers said blood samples are being taken from the Ford driver to see of drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash although they don't suspect that at this time. The findings of the accident investigation will be forwarded to the prosecutor for possible charges.The names of the victims aren't being released until next of kin are notified. The deceased are believed to be in their fifties or sixties and from the Miami Valley.
