Oxford Township, OH — A 41-year-old man from Middletown has died following a single-vehicle rollover crash that occurred Monday afternoon in Oxford Township, Butler County. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office confirmed the fatality on Tuesday as local authorities continue to investigate the tragic incident.
Emergency dispatchers received calls about the crash at approximately 4:29 p.m. on Monday. The accident took place along Morning Sun Road near its intersection with Buckley Road, a rural area located just outside the town of Oxford. Responding officers from the Oxford Township Police Department found an overturned vehicle at the scene with two occupants inside.
Both individuals sustained injuries in the crash. One of the victims was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition by Care Flight, an emergency air ambulance service. The other person was transported by ground ambulance to a nearby hospital. Their current condition has not been released by authorities.
On Tuesday, officials identified the deceased as Robert Sparks, 41, of Middletown. It has not yet been confirmed whether Sparks was the driver or passenger of the vehicle involved in the crash. The identity and role of the second individual also remain undisclosed at this time.
Authorities have not provided information about what led to the crash. Investigators are working to determine if factors such as speed, road conditions, mechanical failure, or driver impairment may have played a role. Weather conditions at the time have not been confirmed as contributing to the incident.
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office, along with accident reconstruction experts, are expected to continue examining the circumstances surrounding the crash. As the investigation progresses, more details are likely to emerge regarding the cause and sequence of events that led to the fatal rollover.
The sudden and tragic loss of Robert Sparks has left a community mourning, with loved ones awaiting answers about what caused the deadly accident. Local officials are urging drivers to stay alert and exercise caution, especially on rural roads that may present visibility or traction challenges.