BETHEL TWP., Miami County — UPDATE @ 2:32 a.m.:
The victim has been identified as Mathew Martin, 37, of Tipp City. He was pronounced dead at the scene Wednesday around 12:30 p.m.
UPDATE @ 1:55 p.m.:
A man was pronounced dead at the scene after a single-vehicle rollover crash in Bethel Twp., Miami County Tuesday afternoon, according to deputies.
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Witnesses told the sheriff’s office the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed before the driver lost control. The vehicle crashed into a utility pole and several trees before coming to rest, officials said.
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The identity of the man was not released, pending notification of family.
Deputies said the driver was not wearing a seat belt when the crash happened.
Additional details were not available.
We’ll update this story as we learn more.
FIRST REPORT
Emergency crews have responded to reports of a serious single-vehicle crash reported on Ross Road in southern Miami County Wednesday afternoon.
The crash was reported on Ross Road west of state Route 202 around 12:30 p.m. Emergency scanner traffic indicates the vehicle overturned and crashed into a utility poll.
Initial reports indicate at least one person suffered serious injuries in the crash. Their condition was not immediately known.
We have a crew on the way and we’ll update this story as we learn more.
