DAYTON — A stretch of southbound I-75 in Dayton was closed nearly seven hours on Friday after deadly crash involving a motorcycle and dump truck.
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The crash was first reported just before 7 a.m. on I-75 South near Stanley Avenue. A Dayton police spokesperson said in a social media message that one person was killed in the crash.
Stephen Downey, 42, of Miamisburg, was identified as the victim of the crash by the Montgomery County Coroners Office.
The crash and investigation caused heavy backups for miles on both interstates and surface streets with drivers trying to find a route around the closure.
Dayton Police have asked for anyone who may have seen the accident to contact Traffic Services Unit Det. McDonald at 937-333-1141 or if you wish to remain anonymous, call Miami Valley Crime Stoppers at 937-222-STOP
#TRAFFICALERT - I-75 Southbound is CLOSED right now due to a fatal crash involving a semi & a motorcycle. Our Traffic Services Unit is on scene to conduct the investigation.
— Dayton Police Dept. (@DaytonPolice) July 30, 2021
Please avoid the area & take surface streets.
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