One dead after truck overturns into Eaton creek

Credit: DaytonDailyNews

A 43-year-old driver died in a rollover crash in Eaton Sunday morning, according to a release from the Preble County Sheriff’s Office.

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A preliminary investigation found that Wesley Bradley, of West Alexandria, was driving a 1994 Ford F-150 westbound on East Lexington Road when the truck traveled off the left side of the road. The vehicle struck a guardrail, which was propelled through the windshield as the truck overturned off the bridge over a small creek.

Bradley was pronounced dead at the scene. He was transported to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office.

The Preble County Engineer will be making emergency repairs to the guardrail.

This crash remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office.

The Preble County Coroner’s Office, Eaton Fire and EMS and Eaton Police Department responded to the scene.

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