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Putnam County Crash Claims Life of Lima Man

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A Lima man was killed, and a Bryan, Ohio man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday morning on State Route 15 in Putnam County.

According to a release from the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 33-year-old Dannie Davis IV, was driving west on 15, when he drove left of center.

His car was struck by an eastbound vehicle being operated by 25-year-old Ethan Khandaker.

Davis was pronounced dead at the scene.

Khandaker was transported to Mercy Health- Defiance Hospital with serious injuries.

Both drivers were wearing their safety belts the time of crash.

Drug impairment is suspected to be a factor in this crash, which remains under investigation. 

Written by: bclark

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