Jaclyn Hamilton dies in fatal Montgomery County car crash.
Fatal Montgomery County car crash death of Jaclyn Hamilton.
The identity of the deceased, Jaclyn Hamilton, a 37-year-old, was confirmed earlier this week by the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office. Other developing stories include Southwest Airlines’ announcement of a new policy for plus-size passengers, an ongoing search for suspects in a retail theft case, a public figure’s comments regarding community violence following a disturbance at a high school event, and further details on the incident that were previously shared.
According to reports, the fatal accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning on Interstate 75. The involved vehicle, a large delivery truck operated by FedEx, veered from the roadway, descended an embankment, and struck a bridge support. Hamilton, who was employed as part of a team driving the vehicle, was not at the wheel at the time of the collision. Upon arrival of emergency services, medical examiners declared her death at the scene.
The truck’s operator, identified as a man in his mid-thirties, received medical attention for injuries that did not require intensive care. Emergency dispatchers received multiple notifications from callers who observed the incident. One caller relayed details to authorities, stating that a FedEx truck had exited the highway and impacted a bridge pillar. Another informant reported a similar description, emphasizing the vehicle’s overturn.
Investigators from the Dayton Police Department have not indicated any evidence suggesting the driver was under the influence or that the vehicle experienced a mechanical failure. A statement from the police department suggested that driver fatigue could have contributed to the accident, particularly given the curve on I-75. The case is currently under review by traffic investigators.
Representatives from News Center 7 attempted to contact FedEx for an official comment on the event. The company issued a response to the media outlet, providing an update on their standard procedures for such incidents.
