Cincinnati Car Accident Law Blog

A passenger in a single-vehicle accident was pronounced dead following the Bazetta Township crash. The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to the crash, which claimed the life of one person. No charges have yet been filed against the driver, but as with most fatal car accidents, this one remains under careful investigation by law enforcement authorities. 

According to the accident report, sometime around 12:11 a.m. the morning of March 5, the driver of a vehicle headed eastbound on State Route 5 appeared to lose control of the vehicle. The car exited the left side of the road and entered the median. The driver overcorrected while attempting to get back on the road, causing the car to drive off the left side a second time before striking a cable barrier. 

Two people lost their lives following a serious crash on Valentine's Day, according to local police. Ohio authorities in Cleveland are still investigating the accident that claimed the lives of two individuals and injured several others. As with many car accidents of this type, the cause has yet to be confirmed, but police suspect speeding may have been a factor. No charges have yet been filed against either driver involved in the crash. 

According to the limited information provided in the report, it appears a northbound vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed on E. 93rd when the driver allowed the vehicle to drift over the centerline. This caused a head-on crash with a second vehicle traveling the other way. The second car spun out as a result of the impact, striking a third car. The force of the impact caused significant damage to all vehicles involved. 

Police have confirmed the death of a 17-year-old boy from New Carslisle following a devastating accident on a local roadway. The Ohio State Police have identified the deceased teenager as well as the other three teens in the car. Car accidents of this type are usually the result of driver error, negligence, recklessness or even intoxication, but require considerable investigation to determine their cause. 

According to police, it appears the young driver was traveling southbound around 7:25 p.m. on Feb. 9 when the accident occurred. For reasons unknown, the driver appeared to cross the center line before leaving the road on the left-hand side. This caused the car to strike a utility pole on the passenger side of the vehicle. 

Since Ohio is centrally located in the United States, it is common for large trucks to pass through the state on a regular basis. Drivers of passenger vehicles who share the road with trucks are justified if they are intimidated by the size of these trucks. Collisions with these trucks can cause serious injuries and fatalities. Because the roads are becoming increasingly dangerous, it is important for lawmakers to find solutions.

A plan is in place for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to compile information regarding how distracted driving is impacting truck safety. The agency says that it intends to research the factors that lead to truck accidents. In addition, systems that are placed in vehicles to measure the speed at which trucks are traveling, track if they are drifting into other lanes, and record when drivers hit the brakes hard will be part of the study. The goal is to determine where the main problems are and take steps to address them, to help make the roads safer.