Dayton, OH – Driver, Three Passengers Killed by Fleeing Vehicle near Dayton International Airport

Dayton, OH (April 1, 2024) – Four people were killed following a collision near Dayton International Airport on Monday afternoon, April 1st. The crash took place just after 2:00 p.m. on Terminal Road.

According to an initial report, a Volvo XC90 was involved in a rear-end crash with a Nissan Frontier while the vehicles were traveling eastbound on I-70. The Volvo driver fled the scene of the initial collision and exited onto Terminal Road. While the Volvo was traveling on the driver of a Chrysler Pacifica tried to make a left turn onto Boeing Drive when it collided with the fleeing Volvo. The driver of the Chrysler, 77-year-old Larry Edwards of Tipp City, died at the crash scene. Three passengers in Edwards’ vehicle also died in the collision. They have been identified as 72-year-old Stephen Cassel, of Dayton, 77-year-old Richard Coatney, of Piqua, and 66-year-old Richard Turnbull, of Louisburg. A fourth passenger in the Chrysler was transported for life-threatening injuries.

The Volvo driver, who was not identified, was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while the Nissan driver was not hurt. The crash remains under investigation at this time. No further information has been released.

We want to offer our most sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this fatal traffic crash in Dayton.

Fatal Car Accidents in Ohio 

According to statistics, more than 60,000 people are injured and more than 1,100 are killed every year due to Ohio car accidents. These accidents occur because of a variety of reasons but most often take because of careless or negligent driving. This includes drivers who willfully fail to follow traffic and safety laws and, in the process, cause crashes that affect innocent victims.

If you or a loved one have been impacted by a serious crash in Ohio, you likely have questions regarding your legal rights and options. While you could have the option of filing a wrongful death claim, you should only do so with the assistance of a skilled and experienced lawyer. There are many potential errors that can be made so it is best to have a knowledgeable professional by your side during this time.

We are standing by to speak with you at any time. When you need a tough and aggressive law firm, we can help you get the results that you are seeking. We provide a free consultation and case analysis for all potential and prospective clients. We work on a contingency fee basis so there is no financial obligation until we obtain a recovery on your behalf. To schedule your time to speak with a Dayton car accident lawyer, please reach out to us using our online intake form or give us a call at (937) 632-1175.

Here at Attkisson Law Firm, we help people who have been injured by someone else’s negligence. We know that a crash can be life-changing and can result in the sudden loss of a loved one. Our firm focuses its practice on injury cases so that we can be as skilled and knowledgeable as possible. You may have a limited time to act so you should reach out to us as soon as possible.

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