Sheriff’s office seeking witnesses to Jefferson Twp. crash that killed 2 children, 1 adult

JEFFERSON TWP. — The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in an investigation of a crash that killed three people, including two children on New Year’s Day.

On Sunday, Jan.1, officers were dispatched to a two-vehicle head-on crash in the 5900 block of Germantown Pike (State Route 4) at approximately 7:02 p.m., according to the sheriff’s office.

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An initial investigation showed that a 2014 Chevy Traverse was traveling south on Germantown Pike when it crossed over the center line and hit a 2000 Chevy Suburban head-on.

As a result of the crash, one adult and two children were killed.

Ta’Wayne Palmer, 49; Ta’Wayne Palmer, 13; and Octavious Palmer, 9, all of Dayton, were identified as the victims of the crash.

Investigators previously said they have probable cause that alcohol was a contributing factor of the crash and that the suspect has a history of OVI’s.

The sheriff’s office says it is continuing to work on the investigation and is looking to speak with anyone who saw the vehicles driving before the accident.

Anyone who has not already spoken with the sheriff’s office is asked to contact The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Services Unit at 937-496-3184.

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