92-year-old Miami County man killed in Darke County crash

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A 92-year-old Miami County man died following a two-vehicle crash Friday morning in Darke County.

The crash was reported around 10:25 a.m. at the intersection of state Route 49 and Arcanum-Bears Mill Road.

Ralph Garber of Covington was taken by CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, according to the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.

Garber was driving a 2002 Toyota Camry south on Arcanum-Bears Mill Road when he stopped at the state Route 49 intersection, according to a preliminary investigation by the sheriff’s office.

He reportedly pulled out into the intersection and was hit by a 2020 GMC Sierra pickup truck driven by 43-year-old Ty Figel of Arcanum.

The truck rolled twice before coming to a stop in a ditch, according to the sheriff’s office. Figel was not injured in the crash.

The Arcanum Fire Department, Greenville Twp. Rescue and Tri-Village Rescue also assisted at the scene.

The sheriff’s office is continuing to investigate the crash.

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