Motorcycle-van collision in Troy sends 1 to hospital

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UPDATE @ 9:55 p.m.:  The intersection of state Route 718 and Washington Road in Troy has reopened.

INITIAL REPORT

A man on a motorcycle has been taken to Miami Valley Hospital following a collision with a van at state Route 718 and Washington Road in Troy.

The man on the bike, who was wearing a helmet, suffered a severe leg injury, according to Troy police. He was taken to the hospital by CareFlight. His condition is not known.

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The driver of the van was not injured in the accident that occurred just about 6:40 p.m.

At 8 p.m., the intersection remains shut down for the Miami County sheriff's traffic reconstruction unit, which is assisting police in the investigation.

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