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accident1 year ago

Military Humvee Crash Injures 3 on I-75

Three people were injured, with one ejected, after a military Humvee was involved in a crash on I-75 in West Chester. The Humvee was traveling with a freightliner and tractor-trailer when it struck the side of the freightliner, causing it to overturn into a line of trees. The injured individuals were taken to the University of Cincinnati hospital, and the crash caused heavy traffic backups on the highway. The military unit involved was part of the 637th Chemical Company out of Kettering and was en route to training in Indiana. The crash is under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

traffic-accident1 year ago

Multiple Crashes Cause Closure of I-75 in Butler County

A serious crash involving military vehicles has blocked I-75 at I-275 in Sharonville, Ohio, with the Ohio State Highway Patrol confirming serious injuries. Lanes are reopening but traffic remains restricted, with some cars being re-routed into northbound lanes causing closures. West Chester police will close the southbound I-75 ramp at Union Centre Boulevard, and alternate routes are advised as the time for the interstate to reopen remains unclear.

accidents1 year ago

Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Claims 4 Lives on I-71 in Morrow County

Four people, including two Columbus residents, were killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 71 in Morrow County. The crash occurred when a 2020 Hyundai Tucson, driven by Larry A. Dotson, collided head-on with a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Both vehicles caught fire after the impact, resulting in the deaths of Cristal Galloso Olvera, Ivonne Olvera, Larry A. Dotson, and Marlee Middleton. The cause of the crash, including the involvement of drugs or alcohol, is currently under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

tragic-accident1 year ago

Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Kills Four on I-71 in Morrow County

Four people died in a tragic head-on collision on Interstate 71 in Morrow County, Ohio, after a wrong-way driver, identified as 32-year-old Larry Dotson, crashed into another vehicle. Dotson and his passenger, Marlee Middleton, as well as the two occupants of the other vehicle, were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the second vehicle sustained serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, and while it's unclear if alcohol and drugs were factors, Dotson had a history of reckless driving and drug-related charges.

traffic-accident1 year ago

Tragic Crash in Geauga County: 9-Year-Old Killed, 6 Injured

A serious two-vehicle crash in Geauga County, Ohio, resulted in the death of a 9-year-old boy and injuries to at least six other people. The crash occurred when a Chevrolet SUV, driven by a 39-year-old woman with five passengers, veered off the road and overcorrected, colliding with a northbound Kia SUV driven by a 44-year-old woman. The driver of the Kia and six occupants of the Chevy SUV were taken to UH Geauga Medical Center, with the 9-year-old boy later pronounced dead. The investigation is ongoing, with no indication of drugs or alcohol being involved.

accidents2 years ago

Tragic Head-On Crash Claims Lives of Ohio Deputy and Second Driver

A Preble County Sheriff's Deputy, identified as Josh Hamilton, and another driver, Michael Gayheart, were killed in a head-on crash on State Route 503 in Preble County, Ohio. The deputy was traveling southbound in a marked Ford Explorer while the other driver was going northbound. Both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, and the crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

accidents2 years ago

Tragic Head-On Crash Claims Lives of Deputy and Second Driver

A head-on collision in Preble County, Ohio, resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including Preble County Sheriff's Deputy Joshua Hamilton. The crash occurred on Route 503, and both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene. The road was temporarily closed for investigation, and the incident is still under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

heroismtragedy2 years ago

"Trooper's Bodycam Captures Heroic Actions at Tusky Valley Bus Crash"

Bodycam footage from an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper reveals the heroic efforts following a fatal chain collision crash involving a charter bus carrying high school band members. The trooper bravely enters the flaming bus to search for trapped individuals while calling for assistance. The crash, which claimed the lives of six people, including three band members, remains under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.

traffictransportation2 years ago

Multiple-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-77 and I-271, Prompting Reopening Hours Later

A 13-vehicle crash involving 10 vehicles and three commercial vehicles shut down a two-mile stretch of highways near Richfield, Ohio. The closure lasted for nearly four hours before the roads were reopened. Multiple non-life-threatening injuries were reported, and crews are still on the scene. The crash occurred due to icy roads and low visibility caused by winter weather conditions. Richfield Police Department advised people to stay off the roads until the weather subsides and the streets are cleaned up.

accidents2 years ago

Fatal Collision: Woman Dies in Clinton County Crash with Law Enforcement Vehicle

A 25-year-old driver died in a two-vehicle crash in Clinton County, Ohio, involving a patrol car driven by Sergeant Terrance Meehan. The driver, Tessa Hicks, was traveling eastbound on U.S. Route 22 when she crossed the center line and collided head-on with the patrol car. Hicks was pronounced dead at the scene, while Sergeant Meehan was uninjured. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

accidents2 years ago

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Claims Young Rider's Life in Wayne County

A 21-year-old man from East Canton, Ohio, died after his motorcycle collided with the back of an SUV on U.S. Route 30 in Sugar Creek Township. The motorcycle driver, Jackson Fimple, was wearing a helmet and had a motorcycle endorsement. He was separated from the bike and died en route to the hospital. The crash is under investigation, with impairment believed to be a contributing factor. The driver of the SUV was unharmed.