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Fatal Accident
on SR 47
On August 10, 2014 at approximately 1556 p.m. Darke County Deputies,
Darke County Coroner’s Office, Darkc County Sheriff’s Office Accident
Reconstruction Team, Darke County K-9, Ansonia Rescue, Ansonia Fire
Department and Care flight were dispatched to the 3100 block of St. Rt.
47 in reference to a one vehicle fatal accident.
Preliminary investigation revealed a 2011 GMC Canyon driven by Jason
Dirksen, 38, of Union City, Ohio was traveling west bound on St. Rt. 47
in the 3100 block. The truck was occupied by Rory Wampler, 40, of
Ansonia, Ohio and a deceased male subject. The truck overcorrected
across the centerline of roadway. The truck drove off the left side of
roadway into a ditch. The truck over turned coming to rest on the
driver’s side in a cornfield. The driver and rear passenger were flown
to Miami Valley Hospital for their injuries. The front passenger was
pronounced deceased at the scene. Preliminary investigation revealed
speed and alcohol may be factors of the accident.
The identity of the deceased as not been confirmed by the coroner’s
office and next of kin as not been notified.
Accident remains under investigation.
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