Dayton, OH (January 15, 2026) – A section of Interstate 75 southbound was temporarily shut down Wednesday afternoon following a crash with injuries near the W River Rd area in Dayton. The incident occurred around 3:55 p.m. and prompted a coordinated response from local emergency services and state patrol units.
Responders arrived on scene to find damaged vehicles and at least one injured individual requiring medical assistance. Paramedics provided on-site care as officers worked to secure the highway and manage the growing traffic backlog.
Due to the severity of the crash and the location along a high-speed corridor, authorities requested a full shutdown of the affected southbound lanes while additional units responded. The extent of the injuries has not yet been officially released.
An investigation into the cause of the collision is underway, and updates are expected as officials complete their review.
Our thoughts are with all those involved, and we wish a swift recovery to the injured.
