MIAMI COUNTY — An 8-year-old boy has died and two others were seriously hurt in a crash involving a car and trash truck near Troy Tuesday afternoon, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
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The crash was reported at the intersection of Washington and Eldean roads around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday. Troopers said a car driven by Sara Kunce, 34, of West Milton, pulled out in front of the Waste Management garbage truck that was heading south on Washington.
“Unfortunately she went through the stop sign without looking and he had no chance,” a 911 caller said. “I was right behind her.”
Troopers identified the 8-year-old who was killed as Samuel Lockhart, 8. Lockhart was taken to Upper Valley Medical Center, where he died from his injuries, investigators said.
Sara Kunce and her other passenger, Natalie Kunce, 14, were both taken to the hospital. The 14-year-old’s injuries were described as life threatening, according to troopers. Sara Kunce’s injuries were described as serious.
“This is an unfortunate incident, and we greatly appreciate the first responders who assisted at the scene,” Waste Management said in a statement.
The driver of the trash truck was not injured.