The Piqua Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash on Richmond Palestine Road north of Downing Road in Darke County.
Upon arriving on scene, Troopers discovered that a 2005 Honda CRF250 dirt bike was northbound on Richmond Palestine Road when it was struck by a southbound 2014 KTM350 SX-F dirt bike that was traveling left of the center line.
The Honda dirt bike, operated by Ian Dixon, 21, of Hollansburg, Ohio, continued northbound after the collision and traveled off the west side of the roadway. The KTM dirt bike, operated by Kasyn Hollinger, 19, of New Madison, Ohio, continued southbound after the collision before traveling off the east edge of the roadway.
Mr. Dixon was killed as a result of the crash. Mr. Hollinger suffered serious injuries and was flown to Kettering Health.
The crash remains under investigation. Alcohol impairment, speed and helmet usage are suspected to being contributing factors in this crash.
Troopers from the Piqua Post were assisted on scene by Darke County Sheriff’s Office, New Madison Fire Department, Hollansburg Fire Department, Tri-Village EMS, Medflight and Ace’s Towing.
