Woman, child suffer serious injuries after car crashes into tree in Huber Heights

UPDATE @ 7:30 p.m.:

A woman and 6-year-old child suffered serious injuries after their car struck a tree on Bellefontaine Road, said Huber Heights police Sgt. Brian Carr.

The crash was reported around 6:10 p.m. in the 8900 block of Bellefontaine Road.

The car was traveling northbound when the driver, who was apparently asleep, lost control, went off the east side of the road and struck a mailbox.

The driver then woke up, over-corrected, went over the west side of the road and crashed head-on into a tree, which resulted in the driver becoming unconscious, Carr said.

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The child in the backseat was unrestrained, said Carr.

It’s unknown whether speed, drugs, or alcohol is a factor in the crash. However, items were found in the vehicle that warranted further investigation, and a detective was called.

A Huber Heights police accident investigation team is investigating the crash.

FIRST REPORT:

Crews were called tonight to a car that crashed into a tree off Bellefontaine Road.

The driver, a woman, was reportedly unconscious after the crash, and at least one child in the car also suffered injuries, according to initial reports.

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