Alcohol suspected in Sunday crash that killed West Alexandria woman

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Alcohol could be a factor in a crash that killed a 20-year-old woman in Preble County Sunday morning.

Around 5:28 a.m., the Preble County Sheriff’s Office, West Alexandria Fire and EMS and Eaton Fire Department responded to a crash near U.S. 35 and Quinn Road in Twin Twp.

Shelby Haynes, of West Alexandria, was driving a 2017 Cadillac XT5 east on U.S. 35 when the SUV went off the road while heading toward Quinn Road, according to the sheriff’s office.

The Cadillac hit a culvert, causing it to roll over before coming to a stop in a parking lot. Then the SUV caught fire.

Haynes was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the sheriff’s office.

The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office is conducting an autopsy.

Investigators believe alcohol may be a factor, according to the sheriff’s office. The crash is under investigation.

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