DAYTON -- Dayton Fire Capt. Barry Cron is recovering in Miami Valley Hospital and his condition was upgraded today to good.
Cron was injured when he was struck by a vehicle while responding to a series of crashes on a bridge along US 35.
March 26 coverage:
Firefighter Struck By Vehicle In Serious Condition
DAYTON -- The firefighter who was struck by a vehicle while on scene at the 11-vehicle crash this morning on US 35 is listed in serious condition at Miami Valley Hospital.
According to the Fire Department, Capt. Barry Cron has been placed on injury leave pending his recovery.
Cron began his career with the Dayton Fire Department in June of 1992 and was most recently promoted to captain in November 13. He is assigned to Station 13 on Platoon 3.
He is married with three children.
We will bring you the very latest developments from this story online at tonight at 6 on ABC 22 News and at 6:30 on FOX 45 News.
Earlier coverage:
UPDATE: 11 Car Crash Shuts Down U.S. 35; Firefighter Hit While on Scene
DAYTON -- U.S. 35 remains closed between Abbey Avenue and Gettysburg Avenue following an 11-car crash.
It all started around 5:30 Tuesday morning. Investigators say that area of U.S. 35 was a complete sheet of ice. That created a chain reaction of crashes.
At least one car wound up on its top and two people have been taken to the hospital. One of those people is said to be in serious condition.
A Fire Captain was also injured on the scene. We're told he was hit by a vehicle and thrown 30 to 40 feet. He was taken to the hospital, but is expected to be OK.
Accident investigators remain on scene and U.S. 35 will be shut down for the next few hours.
Earlier coverage:
DAYTON -- Dayton police are on the scene of a serious crash on U.S. 35. A large emergency response has been called to U.S. 35 East at Gettysburg Avenue after a rollover crash.
Our Hilary Zalla is on the scene and says about 10 cars are involved. She reports at least one person has been seriously injured.
Tune to ABC 22 Good Morning & FOX 45 In The Morning for updates throughout the morning
Cron was injured when he was struck by a vehicle while responding to a series of crashes on a bridge along US 35.
March 26 coverage:
Firefighter Struck By Vehicle In Serious Condition
DAYTON -- The firefighter who was struck by a vehicle while on scene at the 11-vehicle crash this morning on US 35 is listed in serious condition at Miami Valley Hospital.
According to the Fire Department, Capt. Barry Cron has been placed on injury leave pending his recovery.
Cron began his career with the Dayton Fire Department in June of 1992 and was most recently promoted to captain in November 13. He is assigned to Station 13 on Platoon 3.
He is married with three children.
We will bring you the very latest developments from this story online at tonight at 6 on ABC 22 News and at 6:30 on FOX 45 News.
Earlier coverage:
UPDATE: 11 Car Crash Shuts Down U.S. 35; Firefighter Hit While on Scene
DAYTON -- U.S. 35 remains closed between Abbey Avenue and Gettysburg Avenue following an 11-car crash.
It all started around 5:30 Tuesday morning. Investigators say that area of U.S. 35 was a complete sheet of ice. That created a chain reaction of crashes.
At least one car wound up on its top and two people have been taken to the hospital. One of those people is said to be in serious condition.
A Fire Captain was also injured on the scene. We're told he was hit by a vehicle and thrown 30 to 40 feet. He was taken to the hospital, but is expected to be OK.
Accident investigators remain on scene and U.S. 35 will be shut down for the next few hours.
Earlier coverage:
DAYTON -- Dayton police are on the scene of a serious crash on U.S. 35. A large emergency response has been called to U.S. 35 East at Gettysburg Avenue after a rollover crash.
Our Hilary Zalla is on the scene and says about 10 cars are involved. She reports at least one person has been seriously injured.
Tune to ABC 22 Good Morning & FOX 45 In The Morning for updates throughout the morning