The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reported at least one person was transported to Kettering Medical Center.
I-75 southbound was closed near Dixie Highway in West Carrollton for several hours and I-75 northbound traffic was severely restricted while crews were on the scene. Details regarding the cause of the crash are still unknown, however officials said as many as five vehicles could be involved.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol also responded to the scene.
As of July 14, Montgomery County has recorded 31 fatal crashes this year, according to the OSHP. Saturday’s crash would bring that number to at least 32.
Deadly crashes are up in Ohio from last year. OSHP is reporting 644 fatal crashes year to date in 2021 compared to 568 year to date in 2020. Fifty counties, including Montgomery County, seeing a similar trend.
There have been five more fatal crashes in Montgomery County this year when compared to the same time frame in 2020.
Regionally, Miami, Clark Preble, Shelby Logan and Butler counties are also reporting an increase in deadly crashes from last year.
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