1 dead, 1 injured in crash involving garbage truck in Trotwood

At least one person was taken to a local hospital Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, following a crash involving a Rumpke waste collection truck on Little Richmond Road in Trotwood. JIM NOELKER / STAFF

Credit: Jim Noelker

Credit: Jim Noelker

At least one person was taken to a local hospital Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, following a crash involving a Rumpke waste collection truck on Little Richmond Road in Trotwood. JIM NOELKER / STAFF

One person is dead and another seriously injured late Friday morning in a crash involving Rumpke garbage truck in Trotwood.

The crash was reported around 11:40 a.m. on Little Richmond Road near Diamond Mill Road.

One person was pronounced dead at the scene, Trotwood Police Sgt. Kim DeLong said.

The crash victim’s name was not yet released.

A vehicle rear-ended a Rumpke residential garbage truck but the driver was not injured, according to a statement from the company.

CareFlight initially was en route, but later was canceled and medics took the injured occupant to Miami Valley Hospital in unknown condition.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone touched by today’s accident,” said Randy Broadright, area safety manager at Rumpke. “Nothing is more important than the wellbeing and safety of our team and our community. We are grateful for the quick response of the emergency teams, and we will work with the responding units to conduct a thorough investigation.”

Little Richmond Road was closed between Diamond Mill and North Lutheran Church roads for the crash, which remains under investigation.

At least one person was taken to a local hospital following a crash on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, involving a Rumpke waste collection truck on Little Richmond Road in Trotwood. JIM NOELKER / STAFF

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