DAYTON, Montgomery County, Ohio, Nov. 10, 2026 — One person was hurt early Sunday morning, November 8, in a crash near a Dollar General store on East Third Street in Dayton, according to Dayton police.
Dayton police were called to the scene around 2:55 a.m. for a crash reported with possible injuries, authorities said. A Montgomery County regional dispatcher confirmed one person was injured, though the extent of that person's injuries has not been released.
Medics remained on scene treating the injured person while officers worked to piece together how the crash happened.
Dayton police have not released further information as the investigation continues. We hope those who were hurt recover quickly.
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