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One man dead after fleeing scene of one crash and causing another

Police say the man fled the scene of a three-car crash and caused another crash moments later, where two other people were also hurt.

TOLEDO, Ohio — Police say a man is dead after causing multiple crashed in north Toledo early Friday morning.

Police say 46-year-old Leroy Hawkins was driving a Kia when he was involved in a three-car crash on Matszinger, where he left a license plate and front bumper at the scene.

Police say Hawkins fled the scene of that crash before causing another crash by hitting a Hummer and crashing head-on into an oncoming SUV. The Kia was then hit by another SUV.

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Hawkins was taken to the hospital by life squad where he was later pronounced dead.

Two other people, 21-year-old Dorian Dunn and 26-year-old Donald Reddick were also taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Stickney was closed between Matszinger and Chrysler Drive while crews investigate and clean up the scene. The road has since reopened.

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