Sherill Cruea, 25, and Brook Fudge, 23, dead after motorcycle collides with vehicle on U.S. 42 in Greene County, Ohio
2 dead after motorcycle collides with vehicle in Greene County
Both the male and female motorcycle riders were killed. Police say the driver of the car was not injured, but a passenger inside the car was hospitalized for minor injuries.
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Troopers said the victims on the motorcycle, both in their mid-20s, were wearing helmets at the time of the crash. An occupant from the Dodge is recovering at an area hospital from non-life-threatening injuries.
Victims in Greene County double fatal motorcycle crash identified
The victims in the double motorcycle fatal accident have been identified as Brook Fudge, 23, of Xenia and Sherill Cruea, 25, of Fairborn, according to a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
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