SPRING VALLEY TWP. — UPDATE @ 5:20 p.m. (Dec. 10)
We're waiting to learn more information about a young girl who survived a crash that killed two of her family members.
The girl, who was restrained in a child seat, was taken to Dayton Children's Hospital with injuries described by troopers as not life-threatening. Troopers today said they did not have any updates on how she is doing, or if she is still in the hospital.
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The crash killed Carl A. Perry, 49, who was driving a pickup truck that overturned and crashed into a tree on Ohio 308 in Spring Valley Twp. The crash also claimed his passenger, 73-year-old Linda J. Davis.
It was snowing at the time of the crash and they were traveling on a downhill grade, but troopers have not yet confirmed the accident was weather-related. They did say alcohol is not a factor.
UPDATE @ 9:35 p.m.
A young girl is the lone survivor of a double fatal crash this evening in front of Camp Jabez in Spring Valley Twp.
Carl A. Perry, 49, of Xenia, was identified as the driver of a 2004 Ford F-Series pickup truck who was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, Linda J. Davis, 73, also of Xenia, was taken with life-threatening injuries to Miami Valley Hospital, where she died, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Xenia Post.
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At the time of the crash, reported around 5 p.m., it was snowing and the pickup was headed north in the 3100 block of Ohio 380. The pickup struck a sign, overturned, struck a fence and then struck a tree.
“They were going down a downhill grade, so obviously it struck the tree with a significant amount of force,” Sgt. Richard Milstead said.
A young girl was restrained in a child seat. She suffered injuries that were not life-threatening and was taken to Dayton Children’s Hospital.
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Initial reports from the patrol indicated neither adult was buckled in, but the driver was wearing his seat belt, according to Lt. Matt Schmenk, commander of the Xenia Post.
Alcohol is not suspected in the crash, which remains under investigation.
Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, Xenia Police Department, Spring Valley Twp. Fire and EMS, Xenia Twp. Fire and EMS and the Ohio Department of Transportation.
UPDATE @ 5:30 p.m.
The Greene County coroner has been called to a multiple-injury crash this evening in front of Gospel Mission on Ohio 380.
According to reports, there were as many as three people in a vehicle who were injured. At least one person was taken to Miami Valley Hospital, and another to Dayton Children’s Hospital.
It has not been confirmed whether the crash was weather-related.
FIRST REPORT
A serious-injury crash this evening has shut down a portion of Ohio 380 in the Spring Valley area.
The single-vehicle crash was reported shortly after 5 p.m. in front of Gospel Mission, 3191 Ohio 380. There were reports there were children in the car, and that occupants initially were trapped.
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The Greene County Sheriff’s Office said they were unable to confirm the severity of injuries.
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