Forklift Operator Dies in Multi-Vehicle Crash on State Route 736
A man operating a forklift died in a crash involving two semi-trucks on State Route 736 in Union County on Tuesday morning.
Dayton, OH, October 8, 2026 — A fatal crash involving a forklift and two semi-trucks occurred Tuesday morning on State Route 736 in Union County, resulting in the death of the forklift operator.
The incident took place on State Route 736. The Ohio State Highway Patrol has confirmed that the deceased was operating a forklift at the time of the collision. The crash also involved two semi-trucks.
Details regarding the specific circumstances that led to the crash, including the sequence of events and the contributing factors, were not immediately available. The identity of the deceased forklift operator has not yet been released.
Officials stated that the crash is under investigation. Information about the drivers of the semi-trucks involved, including their identities and any injuries they may have sustained, has not been provided.
The exact time of the incident on Tuesday morning was not specified. Authorities are working to determine the cause of the collision and reconstruct the events leading up to the fatal outcome.
Further information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by John Tisdell, WHIO.com on www.whio.com, see more information here.
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