34-year-old man killed in semi crash on I-75 in Dayton

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Updated Nov 7, 2025
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A 34-year-old man was identified as the person killed in a four-vehicle crash Thursday near downtown Dayton that kept traffic backed up for at least six hours.

Kevin M. Brendle was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office.

A crash involving at least two semi trucks was reported on Interstate 75 North in Dayton between U.S. 35 and West Second Street/Salem Avenue on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF

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ExplorePHOTOS: Semi crash closes I-75 North near downtown Dayton

The crash occurred around 10:55 a.m. at I-75 North and U.S. 35.

Two semi trucks, a work van and a work pickup truck were involved, according to Dayton police.

A crash involving at least two semi trucks closed I-75 North between U.S. 35 and West Second Street/Salem Avenue near downtown Dayton on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

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The crash closed all I-75 northbound lanes and the left lane on I-75 South for around five hours.

The area reopened around 4 p.m.

Additional traffic, including several semi trucks, was reported on Main Street near downtown Dayton after a crash closed Interstate 75 North near U.S. 35 and West Second Street/Salem Avenue for hours on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

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The Dayton Police Department Traffic Services Unit is investigating.

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