Man injured in Darke County motorcycle crash Monday evening

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One man was sent to a hospital for minor injuries after crashing a motorcycle in Darke County Monday evening.

Darke County sheriff’s deputies, Tri-Village Rescue, New Madison Fire and MedFlight were dispatched around 6 p.m. to state Route 121 and U.S. 36 West on reports of a motorcycle crash, according to a release from Darke County Sheriff’s Office.

A man drove a black 1999 Kawasaki Ninja northbound on state Route 121. He lost control of the motorcycle at a roundabout and went off the right side of the roadway, the sheriff’s office said.

The man was ejected from his motorcycle, deputies said. He was treated by Tri-Village Rescue and transported to Miami Valley Hospital by MedFlight.

Deputies confirmed Johnson was wearing helmet at the time of the crash.

Speed is believed to be a factor.

The crash is under investigation.

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