William Lyle, 30, of Darke County, was injured in the crash.
We’re working to learn more about Lyle’s condition.
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UPDATE @ 1:40 p.m. 8/10/17
A Darke County man suffered a serious head injury after a crash threw him off a dirt bike in Miami County Thursday.
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Medics and deputies responded near the intersection of Ginghamsburg-Frederick and Troy-Frederick roads around 12:30 p.m. on a reported single vehicle crash.
Deputies said four men were riding ‘unlicensed’ dirt bikes on the road, when one of the operators lost control and was thrown off the bike.
The victim, only identified as a man in his 30s from the Versailles area, suffered a serious head injury in the crash. He was transported by CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital.
Investigators said the man was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Additional details were not available.
FIRST REPORT
A medical helicopter has been requested to the scene of a motorcycle crash between Tipp City and West Milton this afternoon.
Medics and emergency crews responded to the area of Troy Frederick and Ginghamsburg Frederick roads around 12:30 p.m. on the reported crash.
The severity of the injuries involved and whether any other vehicles are involved is unclear.
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