UPDATE: Coroner ID’s motorcyclist killed in crash in Dayton

DAYTON — The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in a crash in Dayton early Sunday morning.

The coroner’s office identified the man Tuesday as 45-year-old Dennis Best.

Best was from Trotwood, according to a Dayton Police Crash report.

At approximately 1:47 a.m., police were dispatched to the intersection of North Main Street and Santa Clara Avenue for a single-vehicle crash, according to a spokesperson for the Dayton Police Department.

>> Ohio officer placed on leave after police dog attacks surrendering truck driver

Upon arrival, officers located a three-wheeled motorcycle with only one rider, identified as Best.

Best was taken to Miami Valley Hospital where he later died.

At this time, the cause of the crash appears to be that Best lost control of the vehicle due to excessive speed, the spokesperson said.

The crash is currently under investigation.

©2023 Cox Media Group