The accident took place just before 5:00 a.m. Tuesday.
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(Whitewater Township, Oh.) – Multiple people were injured in a two-vehicle crash near Kilby Road early Tuesday morning.
Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the crash at the intersection of U.S. 50 and Kilby Road just before 5:00 a.m.
Deputies say a 16-year-old female driver was traveling eastbound on U.S. 50 and attempting to make a left turn when her vehicle was struck by a westbound vehicle driven by Brittany Smith, 25.
The 16-year-old driver and a 15-year-old male passenger sustained serious injuries. Neither were wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. A third passenger in the vehicle also was not wearing a seat belt, but only sustained minor injuries.
Smith, who was traveling with three children, sustained minor injuries. Two of her children also suffered minor injuries, while a third child born in 2021 was seriously injured.
Air care was called to the scene for one of the victims. All others involved were transported by paramedic.
Alcohol and drugs are not believed to be factors.
No other information has been released at this time.
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