New UD graduate dies after car falls on him in Dayton

The iconic dome and cross on the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception is the centerpiece of UD’s campus. The top of the cross is 95 feet above the ground. The cross is 7 feet, 4 inches tall from the ball to the top of the cross. The "arms" of the cross extend 4 feet, 6 inches. TY GREENLEES / STAFF FILE

The iconic dome and cross on the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception is the centerpiece of UD’s campus. The top of the cross is 95 feet above the ground. The cross is 7 feet, 4 inches tall from the ball to the top of the cross. The "arms" of the cross extend 4 feet, 6 inches. TY GREENLEES / STAFF FILE
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Updated May 8, 2023
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A 22-year-old University of Dayton graduate was killed Sunday evening on campus after his car fell on top of him.

The victim was identified Monday as Ian Brunner of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office.

Brunner graduated Sunday with a mechanical engineering degree, according to UD officials.

Dayton police and medics were dispatched just after 7 p.m. to the 300 block of Irving Avenue on reports of a man trapped under a vehicle, according to the Montgomery County Regional Dispatch Center.

A jack apparently collapsed, police said, and the man later identified as Brunner was found dead at the scene.

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“We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to Ian’s family, friends, faculty, staff and our entire campus community,” the university said.

A memorial gathering place took place at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at 300 College Park. The gathering was livestreamed at Campus Ministry’s YouTube Channel.

Campus ministers, the dean of students office, housing and residence life and counseling staff also are available for students, the university said.

Information on funeral services will be posted on UD’S Porches when available.

The incident remains under investigation.

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