Initial investigation found that Robert Cooper, 27, of Greenville, was driving a 2002 Ford F-150 south on Route 49 when he failed to stop for a stop sign.
The pickup truck was hit by a 2010 Peterbilt semi truck traveling eastbound on Route 47, the sheriff’s office said.
The crash carried both vehicles off the right side of Route 47, where they crashed into an electrical pole.
Cooper was thrown out of his vehicle in the crash, and was flown to Miami Valley Hospital by CareFlight, according to the sheriff’s office. His condition is not known.
The semi driver was treated by medics at the scene.
Ansonia Fire, Ansonia Rescue and the Darke County Accident Reconstruction Team responded to the scene along with the sheriff’s office and CareFlight.
The crash remains under investigation.
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