Two injured after motorcycle goes airborne after crash with truck on U.S. 35

Two people were taken to Miami Valley Hospital after a crash on U.S. 35 eastbound Sunday evening.

A motorcycle and pick-up truck were traveling east when the pick-up truck struck the motorcycle, making the motorcycle and its driver go airborne a far distance near the Steve Whalen Blvd. exit.

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The pick-up truck continued driving and crashed near the South Smithville exit. The truck went underneath the Smithville exit, hit a guard rail, and crashed into the wooded area, according to officials.

The male driving the motorcycle was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, and it is unknown if he was wearing a helmet at the time. The injuries of the female driving the pick-up truck are unknown.

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The crash closed eastbound U.S. 35.

Crews on scene were taking measurements of the crash, and the cause is still under investigation.

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