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Nov 03 2023

UPDATED: Two Deceased in Two Vehicle Crash

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UPDATE** on 11/06/23:

*Headline changed from Two Critical to Two Deceased*

The Allen County Sheriff’s Department received information this morning, 11/06/23, that both patients listed in critical condition from the crash on 11/03/23, have died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

This incident remains under investigation.

Sgt. Adam Griffith – 11/06/23 at 9:45 A.M.

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On November 3, 2023, at approximately 4:51 P.M., officers with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department responded to the intersection of Springfield Center Road and Spencerville Road, reference a personal injury crash. Upon arrival, officers and medics located two vehicles involved, one pickup truck and one van. A preliminary investigation indicated the van was northbound on Spencerville Road and the pickup truck was westbound on Springfield Center Road. The driver of the pickup truck had a stop sign for westbound traffic. The driver of the van did not have a stop sign. It appears the truck entered the intersection and struck the van, causing it to overturn.

The driver of the van, an adult male, was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. He was later downgraded to life threatening – critical condition.

A passenger in the van, an adult male, was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. He was later downgraded to life threatening – critical condition.

The driver of the truck, an adult male, was transported to a local hospital in fair condition.

This incident remains under investigation.

Sgt. Adam Griffith
Public Information Officer
Allen County Sheriff’s Department

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