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Man dies after crashing car into Ohio church

Car into Ohio church (Courtesy of WCPO/Adam Schrand)

HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio — A man is dead after crashing his car into a church in Hamilton County early Monday morning, according to our media partners WCPO-9 TV.

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The crash occurred at the Overflow Ministries Covenant Church on Hamilton Avenue in Springfield Township around 3 a.m.

Police initially responded to the building for an activated fire alarm, WCPO-9 reported.

Upon arrival, authorities found a pickup truck that had driven through the front of the building.

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Sherwood Sills, 53, of Blacklick, was identified as the driver.

He was pronounced dead on scene, WCPO-9 reported.

It is unclear what led up to this crash; however, police believe no other vehicles were involved.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact the police at 513-729-1300.

This crash remains under investigation.

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