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Two people dead, two others injured following vehicle crash in Ohio

OHIO — A two-vehicle crash late Saturday night on East County Line Road claimed the lives of two people and left two others injured, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Troopers said the crash occurred around 10:54 p.m. in the 800 block of East County Line Road when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collided head-on.

Robert Thomas, 20, of Urbana, and Megan Branam, 26, of Springfield, were pronounced dead at the scene.

A third occupant involved in the crash was flown by medical helicopter to Miami Valley Hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the second vehicle was transported to Springfield Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Authorities are working to determine whether speed or impaired driving were contributing factors.

The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, Urbana Township EMS, Moorefield Township EMS, and Dan’s Towing and Recovery responded to the scene.

East County Line Road was closed during the investigation and reopened at 3:10 a.m.

Ohio Statewide Staff

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