Those motorcycles were a gray 2019 Harley Davidson Road Glide driven by Richard Spence, 64, of Somerville, and a red 2020 Harley Davidson Road Glide driven by Jason Gravelle, 40, of Cincinnati, the release said.
The third motorcycle, a black 2006 Harley Davidson FLHX driven by Michael Willhite, 43, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, struck Gravelle’s motorcycle as Gravelle’s motorcycle was beginning to lay down. Willhite was unable to maintain control and his motorcycle was laid down as well. The semi was not struck during the crash and was not on scene when first responders showed up, the release said.
Teachout, Samantha Raschke, 36, of Jackson, Michigan, an infant and child, all in the minivan, were taken to Coldwater Hospital. Spence also was taken to Coldwater Hospital. Gravelle was flown to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton and Whillhite was treated on the scene.
All injuries were not life-threatening, the release stated.
The Darke County Sheriff’s Office, Northstar Fire Department, Ansonia Rescue, Osgood Rescue, Versailles Rescue and Miami Valley CareFlight responded to the crash. The crash remains under investigation.
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