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33-year-old man hospitalized after crashing into traffic sign, tree in Greene County

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GREENE COUNTY — One person was hospitalized after crashing into a traffic sign and a tree in Greene County early Wednesday morning.

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Around 2:49 a.m., Ohio State Highway Patrol Troopers were dispatched to the intersection of Indian Ripple Road and Signature Drive in Beavercreek Township on reports of a crash.

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The preliminary investigation revealed that a Volkswagen driven by 33-year-old Brandon Hoelscher of Dayton was heading northwest when it drove off the side of the roadway,

The vehicle struck a traffic sign and a tree, according to the OSHP.

Hoelscher was taken to Miami Valley Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

He was cited for failing to maintain control of his vehicle.

The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

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