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One person dead, several sent to hospital following Indiana vehicle crash

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INDIANA — A two-car crash in Indiana claimed one life and sent several others to the hospital Saturday afternoon.

The incident occurred around 4 p.m. at the intersection of South US Highway 27 and State Route 122.

According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, a black Chevrolet traveling southbound on US 27 collided with a red Dodge that failed to stop at a stop sign while heading westbound on State Route 122.

The Chevrolet struck the Dodge on the passenger side, causing significant damage to both vehicles before they came to rest in a nearby field.

The driver of the Chevrolet sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Miami Valley Hospital.

His passenger, identified as 60-year-old Nannie Byrd, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two juveniles in the Dodge suffered minor injuries and were transported to Reid Health for treatment.

The crash remains under investigation.