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

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.

Ohio Statewide Staff

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