Damage serious in 3-car crash that sends one to hospital in Dayton

Dayton police described damage as serious following a three-vehicle crash this afternoon on South Patterson Boulevard.

One person was taken to a local hospital with non life-threatening injuries in the crash reported at 1:50 p.m. at East Fifth Street involving a sport-utility vehicle, Lexus and Hyundai.

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Dayton police said it initially was unclear which driver was at fault and that the crash was under investigation.

FIRST REPORT

South Patterson Boulevard is blocked in both directions at East Fifth Street this afternoon following a three-vehicle crash.

One person was taken to a local hospital with injuries described as not life-threatening following the crash reported at 1:50 p.m. involving a sport-utility vehicle, Lexus and Hyundai.

Debris covers the roadway with the vehicles heavily damaged.

At least one person was trapped in the wreckage.

We have a crew on scene and will update this report.

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