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Single Vehicle Crash Kills Two
Sunday, March 17, 2013    
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A one-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday at approximately 12:00 a.m. claims the lives of two local men.

A one-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday at approximately 12:00 a.m. claims the lives of two local men.

According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Timothy J. Roberts, 23, of Wilmington, was driving a 2002 Ford F-250 pick-up truck northeast on State Route 730 near Ogden Road. Roberts was traveling at a high rate of speed when he struck a deer and traveled off the right side of the roadway where he struck a utility pole, a traffic sign and several trees. Roberts' vehicle came to rest against a tree.

Roberts, and his passenger, James D. Jackson, 21, of Clarksville, were pronounced dead at the scene by the Clinton County Coroner's Office.

According to authorities both victims were not wearing seatbelts.

The crash is still under investigation.