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Accident victim succumbs to his injuries
Greenville – On September 12, 2013 at approximately 11:04 a.m. the
Darke County Coroners Investigator was called to Heartland of
Greenville in reference to Michael J. Beard. Mr. Beard suffered fatal
complications from his injuries sustained in an accident two weeks
ago.
The accident occurred on August 30, 2013 at approximately 3:12 p.m.
Darke County 911 received a call in reference to an injury accident on
SR121 at US36 W, which involved a pickup truck and a motorcycle.
Darke County Deputies, along with New Madison Fire and Tri-Village
Rescue were dispatched to the scene.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2000 Chevy Silverado operated
by Lucas Etchison (25) of Frankton, IN, was eastbound on US36W.
Etchison stopped at the intersection then pulled out into the
intersection in front of a 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by
Michael Beard (64) of Greenville, which was southbound on SR121.
Beard's motorcycle hit the front of Etchison's vehicle, which caused
Beard to be ejected from the motorcycle. Beard was treated by
Tri-Village Rescue and was transported by CareFlight to Miami Valley
Hospital. Beard's condition is unknown at this time. Etchison
refused treatment from Tri-Village.
Etchison was cited for Failure to Yield at a Stop Sign.
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