DARKE COUNTY — The Darke County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a multi-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Thursday.
Deputies were called to the 3400 block of State Route 121 around 5:30 p.m., according to a spokesperson.
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During the investigation, a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox driving northbound on SR 121 attempted to turn into the entrance of Wayne Lakes when it struck a 2000 Harley-Davidson motorcycle in the southbound lane.
The driver of the Equinox, 78-year-old Charlene Flatter from Wayne Lakes, was treated at the scene for injuries and then released.
Police identified the motorcycle driver as 52-year-old Rick Hess Jr.
Hess was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation.
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