Dayton police said the crash happened when a 2023 Honda Civic went left of center and crashed into a 2016 Hyundai Accent traveling in the opposite direction. The Honda then went off the east side of the road and hit a pole.
The Hyundai hit a 2001 Lexus ES that was traveling in the same direction as the Hyundai, according to a crash report.
The 26-year-old man driving the Honda was taken to a local hospital in life-threatening condition. Police said Friday he is expected to survive.
The 55-year-old male driver of the Hyundai has serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
All three people in the Lexus were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. They have since been released, according to Dayton police.
The crash temporarily closed South Smithville Road in the area of Argella Avenue and Marimont Drive.
The crash remains under investigation by the Dayton Police Department Traffic Services Unit.
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