22-year-old man killed in Sunday crash on U.S. 35 near Eaton

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A 22-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 35 Sunday near Eaton, according to the Preble County Sheriff’s Office.

Dustin A. Hutchins, of New Paris, was taken to Miami Valley Hospital by CareFlight following the crash, but later died from injuries.

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A preliminary investigation indicates that a 2014 Hyundai went left of center and into the path of a 2008 Honda Odyssey in the 6300 block of U.S. 35 around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, according to deputies.

The Odyssey git the passenger side of the Hyundai, causing it to leave the road and into a field where it caught fire.

The driver of the Hyundai, Taylor Wilburn, 20, of Camden, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Reid Hospital.

Hutchins was a passenger in the Hyundai.

The occupants of the Honda were transported to Reid Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Speed does not appear to be a factor in the crash, according to deputies.

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The crash closed U.S. 35 for more than two hours Sunday.

Northwest Fire/EMS, Gasper Twp. EMS, Eaton Fire/EMS and Richmond EMS also responded to the scene.

Preble County sheriff’s deputies are continuing to investigate the crash.

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