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Two Killed in Head-On Crash on U.S. 68 Near Dunkirk

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Two people were killed in a head-on crash that was reported to 911 at 5:49 Monday evening on US 68 near State Route 701 south of Dunkirk.

According to a release from the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, 66-year-old Dori Spencer, of Dunkirk, was driving north on 68 when she traveled left of center.

Her vehicle struck a southbound car being operated by 27-year-old Owen Bame, of rural Dunkirk.

Both vehicles were occupied by the driver only.

Bame and Spencer were pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

The full release can be found below.

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Written by: bclark

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