DARKE COUNTY — UPDATE @ 4:50 p.m.:
One person is dead after a crash in Darke County Thursday morning.
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Darke County deputies and medics were called to the crash at North Alternate State Route 49 and Hollansburg-Sampson Road around 9:15 a.m.
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An initial investigation found that a Kroger delivery van driven by Brian Owens, 53, of Dayton was traveling eastbound on Hollansburg-Sampson Road when Owens failed to stop at a stop sign, according to a media release.
Owens traveled into the intersection hitting a semi-trailer driven by Adam Cordy, 28, of Anna, Ohio.
The semi traveled off the right side of the road hitting a utility pole causing power lines to fall to the ground.
Owens’ semi-trailer came to rest in a ditch.
Cordy was taken to a local hospital where he was treated and released.
Owens died from his injuries at the scene.
A spokesperson for Kroger sent a statement on Owens’ death:
“We are devastated at the tragic passing of Brian Owens, our Kroger Delivery customer service delivery driver.Brian was a beloved husband, father and valued member of the Kroger Family. We have extended our deepest condolences and support to the Owens’ family as they face this terrible loss. Additionally, local associates are being supported with grief and mental health services.”
News Center 7 will continue to follow this story.
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