Trotwood, OH (January 7, 2024) – The Trotwood Police Department responded to the scene of an injury crash on Saturday, January 6th. The collision was first reported around 5:00 p.m. on Salem Avenue near Turner Road.
According to a report, Oscar Lee Carr of Detroit, Michigan was driving a 2011 Ford F-150 southbound on Salem Avenue when he arrived at the intersection with Turner Road. Carr failed to slow his vehicle and collided with the rear-end of a 2007 Buick Lacrosse, driven by Kaneesha Byers of Dayton. There were at least two children in Byers vehicle at the time of the crash. Rescue workers arrived at the scene and treated a 10-year-old girl for undisclosed injuries. The girl was then taken to Dayton Childrens’ Hospital for further evaluation. There is no update on her condition at this time. No additional injuries were reported as a result of the accident. Carr was issued charges for his role in causing the accident. No additional information was released regarding the crash.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to those who were affected by this car accident in Trotwood. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
Car Accidents in Ohio 
Car accidents in Ohio take place hundreds of times each day. Driving is a routine activity for most people and no one ever expects that their trip will end in an injury accident. However, the reality is that many unsuspecting victims are injured when they are involved in accidents that are not their fault. Careless and reckless drivers travel on Ohio’s roadways at all times and it takes only a split second for a major collision to occur. Speeding, distraction, impaired driving, and failing to yield the right of way are all among common causes of car accidents in Ohio.
If you have been affected by a crash, you are not alone. Each year, over 60,000 people suffer injuries in Ohio car accidents. Many of these victims had their quality of life impacted as a result of the injuries that they sustained. Under Ohio law, car accident victims have valuable legal rights. These rights can be exercised by speaking with an attorney as soon as possible.
At Attkisson Law Firm, our local car accident lawyers are here to help during your time of need. We know that the days and weeks following an injury crash can be overwhelming and stressful. We are here to help you obtain needed compensation so that you can return to a normal life. Let us focus on the legal details of your case so that you can concentrate on our healing and recovery.
Our team is ready and willing to assist at any time. We offer free consultations and case evaluations for all potential and prospective clients and there is no financial obligation until we have obtained a recovery for you. To schedule your time to speak with a car accident attorney in Trotwood, please reach out to us using our online intake form or give us a call at (937) 632-1175.
Note: Our team of writers utilizes a variety of external sources to gather information to produce this post. These sources range from news outlet reports and local and state police reports to social media posts, eyewitness accounts, and other relevant data concerning accidents in Dayton and throughout Ohio. While we strive for accuracy, we do not independently verify the facts surrounding these injury accidents. If you discover any inaccuracies in our reports, please inform us immediately. We are committed to correcting errors promptly. Additionally, we will consider removing a story if requested.
Disclaimer: For many years, the attorneys at Attkisson Law Firm have dedicated themselves to assisting injured accident victims and their families throughout Ohio. We want to encourage everyone to slow down and operate motor vehicles with caution. Please note this post is not an attempt to solicit business. The information provided herein should not be considered medical or legal advice. Additionally, the photograph accompanying this post was not taken at the accident scene.
