Ohio According to the Darke County Sheriff’s Office, a 27-year-old Dayton woman was killed in a three-vehicle collision in Darke County on Monday morning.
The collision happened in the 1200 block of State Route 49 close to Graw Road at approximately 8:12 a.m.
Da Sika Verdell, 27, was driving a Hyundai Genesis south on SR 49 when it tried to pass two semi-trucks, according to the authorities.
The Hyundai struck a northbound Ford F-150 head-on during the move.
After the initial impact, the Hyundai was also struck by a Chevrolet Traverse that was behind the Ford.
It took the use of mechanical tools to free Verdell and her passenger, a 42-year-old Dayton male.
They were sent to Miami Valley Hospital with severe injuries, along with the Ford’s driver. The Chevrolet’s two occupants refused on-scene medical assistance.
Later, Verdell passed away in the hospital from her wounds.
The Darke County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the crash.
