Category Archives: Ohio

Cleveland: Woman pedestrian struck and killed by suspected drunk driver | fox8.com

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A woman who was struck and killed by an accused drunken driver on Tuesday has been identified by the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Candase Moore, 25, was walking along East 142 Street and Kinsman Avenue when she was hit by a pickup truck, just after 4 p.m.

Moore was taken to Meridia South Pointe Hospital, where she later died.

According to Cleveland police, the 33-year-old man driving the pickup truck stayed on the scene after the accident. However, while on scene, he reportedly threw a liquor bottle out of his truck and onto a snow bank.

Officers said the man appeared to be intoxicated and arrested him.

He has not yet been charged.

via Woman Killed in Suspected DUI Crash Identified | FOX8.com – Cleveland news & weather from WJW Television FOX 8.

Columbus, OH: Fatal crash might be alcohol-related, troopers say | The Columbus Dispatch

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State troopers think that alcohol was a factor in a fatal single-vehicle crash today in Union County, just west of the Delaware County line.

Dead at the scene was Shelby L. McClincy, 37, of Richwood, north of Marysville.  Gerald Keeton, 45, of Magnetic Springs, northwest of Delaware, was taken to Union County Memorial Hospital and later moved to Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center with injuries that were not life-threatening, the Highway Patrol said.

The crash happened just before 7 a.m. on Hopewell Road. The two victims were in a 2004 Honda Civic that left the road and hit a utility pole. Troopers hadn’t determined tonight who was driving.

via Fatal crash might be alcohol-related, troopers say | The Columbus Dispatch.

Middletown, OH: 4 dead in I-75 wrong-way crash; Alcohol factor suspected | www.whiotv.com

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Four people were killed in a head-on collision early Sunday morning that has left two families dealing with losses just days before Christmas.

Joshua Nkansah, 40, of Fairfield was traveling south in the northbound lanes of I-75 near the Manchester Road overpass near Middletown when his vehicle, a 1997 Dodge minivan, collided head-on with a 2000 Chrysler minivan, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Matt Hamilton.

The van heading north was being driven by Michelle Barhorst of Madisonville, Tennessee. Among its passengers were Barhorst’s husband, Scott and their four children.

Michelle Barhorst, Nkansah and Nkansah’s 7-year-old son, David, were pronounced dead at the scene. Scott Barhorst, 37, was flown to University Hospital in Cincinnati where he also died as a result of his injuries.

Nkansah’s 4-year-old son, Darius, was taken to Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati with life threatening injuries. Tori Barhorst, 8 and Logan Barhorst, 11, were transported to Atrium Hospital and subsequently flown to Dayton Children’s Hospital with life threatening injuries. Haley Barhorst, 9, was flown to Dayton Children’s Hospital with life threatening injuries. Tyler Barhorst, 18, was transported to Atrium Hospital with minor injuries.

As of 6:30 p.m., Logan and Haley Barhorst were listed in critical condition. Tori Barhorst was in fair condition.

The Barhorsts were on their way to St. Marys, Ohio, to visit family members for Christmas.

Sgt. Jordan said the accident remains under investigation. But it appears that Nkansah was going northbound on I-75. Jordan said Nkansah made a U-turn on the highway around Franklin, and then started going southbound in the wrong lane. He said alcohol appeared to be a factor in the accident.

via 4 dead in I-75 crash | www.whiotv.com.

Bellefontaine, OH: Driver indicted in fatal hit-and-run killing teen | nbc4i.com

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Cathy Humphries

Cathy Humphries

A Rushsylvania woman accused of hitting and killing a Logan County teen with her vehicle has been indicted for aggravated vehicular homicide, and drunk driving.

Cathy Humphries was indicted by a Logan County Grand Jury on Tuesday. She is accused of hitting and killing 15-year-old Austin Houser with her vehicle near her home on October 25.

Investigators said Houser was walking in a ditch along state Route 274, near Rushsylvania, when Humphries allegedly drove her vehicle into the ditch, striking him from behind.

Logan County Sheriff Andy Smith said the vehicle fled from the scene after striking Houser.

Houser’s body was not discovered until October 28 when a passerby noticed his body in the ditch.

His mother had reported him missing on October 26.

Smith said investigators were able to locate the suspect vehicle a short time later. Detectives obtained a search warrant and said they were able to match Humphries car to the pieces of debris found at the scene of the crash.

A warrant was issued for Humphries’ arrest after the indictment and she was taken into custody at about 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Humphries has been charged with two felony counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, and two counts of OMVI, according to Logan County Assistant Prosecutor Eric Stewart. She is currently being held in the Logan County Jail Complex.

Houser’s mother, Ellenna, said she was aware an indictment was coming. She said she suspected all along the driver was from the area. Humphries’ home is located just a short distance from the Houser’s.

Humphries is scheduled to be arraigned in a Logan County courtroom on Friday at 1:30 p.m.

via Driver Accused Of Fatal Hit & Run Crash Involving Teen Indicted | NBC 4i.

Columbus, OH: Boy, age 5, Killed after family car struck by suspected drunk driver | nbc4i.com

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William Hill

William Hill

A man was arrested and charged with OVI after a crash that killed a 5-year-old boy and injured another child and adult Wednesday afternoon.

 

 

 

 

 

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Tucker Northeimer

Columbus police and medic personnel were called to the intersection of state Route 161 at Beechcroft Road at about 1 p.m. regarding a crash involving two vehicles.

According to police, Joshua Northeimer, 30, of Columbus was driving a 1994 Volvo westbound on S.R. 161 when he was struck by a 2001 Chevrolet pickup truck that was driving northbound on Beechcroft Road.

Officers tell NBC4 that 5-year-old Tucker Northeimer was transported to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in critical condition. He was later pronounced dead.

Ella Northeimer, 3 was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. She is expected to be released Wednesday evening.

Joshua Northeimer was transported to Grant Medical Center in stable condition. He was later released.

The driver of the pickup truck, William Hill, 32, of Columbus, was arrested and charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and OVI.

Hill is expected to be arraigned Thursday morning.

via Boy Killed, 2 Injured In Crash; Suspect Charged With OVI | NBC 4i.

Warren County, OH: 4 Killed In Southern Ohio Crash. Alcohol factor suspected | nbc41.com

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The State Highway Patrol says four people were killed in a single-vehicle crash northeast of Cincinnati when the pickup truck they were in ran off the road and rolled over several times.

The patrol’s post in Lebanon said the crash occurred just before 5 a.m. Wednesday on a road north of Interstate 71 in Warren County.

All four passengers were ejected from the truck and died at the scene.

The patrol says the victims were 21-year-old Jonathan Kroninger of Waynesville, 26-year-old Benjamin Edwards of Lebanon, 26-year-old Brittany Gerondale of Morrow and 22-year-old Rose Feltner of New Vienna.

Patrol spokeswoman Lt. Anne Ralston says excessive speed and alcohol are suspected as contributing to the crash.

The driver has not been identified yet.

via 4 Killed In Southern Ohio Crash | NBC 4i.

Delaware, Ohio: Mother dead. Baby and boyfriend injured after rear-ended by suspected drunk driver

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Witnesses reported seeing a red pickup truck driving erratically Thursday evening, Nov. 8, shortly before it caused a four-vehicle accident, killing a young mother. State Highway Patrol Investigators said Heidi Hecker of Delaware, 36, died instantly when the Subaru she was riding in was struck by the red pickup driven by Marc C. Kraft, 45, of Blendon Township. Hecker’s 10-month-old daughter and boyfriend, 36-year-old Brad Weaver, driving the Subaru, were seriously hurt in the crash that occurred about 9 p.m. Nov. 8 on northbound U.S. Route 23, south of state Route 315, just south of Delaware. The force of the accident pushed the Subaru into a tow truck, and Kraft’s pickup continued on into opposing traffic, were it sideswiped a car driven by a Toledo woman. According to one call to 911, Kraft was speeding as he headed north on Route 23 just prior to the crash. “I’m on 23 headed north and just passing Cheshire,” the 911 caller said. “He came up on me really fast, almost swerving.” That same caller went over to the vehicle for help after the crash. “Oh, my God. There’s an accident,” the caller said. “And there’s a baby. Oh, my God, there’s a baby.”

Cincinnati: 3-year-old killed by suspected drunk driver while walking on sidewalk with mother | wlwt.com

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A child was killed and three people were injured when a car ran up on the sidewalk in Westwood.

Police are investigating a crash that killed a 3-year-old in Westwood.

The accident happened at 4:43 a.m. on McHenry Avenue and Sunset Avenue. The driver of the vehicle was traveling toward Harrison Avenue when she ran off the road and hit a utility pole.

Police said Jocelyn Austin and three children, ages 1, 3 and 5, were also struck by the car.

The children were rushed to Children’s Hospital and authorities said the 3-year-old, Rodriguez Taylor, died a short time later.

The driver, Sheba Basabose, 35, was taken to Cincinnati Police District 3 and is being questioned.

Officers said alcohol was a factor in the crash, but Basabose has not yet been charged.

via 3-year-old struck, killed while walking with mother | Cincinnati – WLWT Home.

Huron Co., OH: Teen who died in collision with big rig was drunk | norwalkreflector.com

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Tyller Myers

State troopers have determined a Norwalk teen who was killed after he ran a stop sign was intoxicated.

The blood alcohol content level of Tyller A. Myers, 19, of 4649 En Road, tested at .164, according to troopers with the Norwalk post of the state Highway Patrol. That’s more than twice the legal limit for drivers in Ohio of .08.

Alcohol wasn’t suspected of being a factor for the other driver, Kevin P. Heter, 53, of Clyde, the patrol reported also Thursday. Heter was driving the 2008 Peterbilt tractor-trailer that slammed into the 1996 Ford F-150 pickup truck driven by Myers. Troopers have said Myers ran the stop sign at U.S. 20 while southbound on Medusa Road.

It’s standard procedure for troopers to get alcohol-related blood samples during the investigation of fatalities.

The two-vehicle accident happened Sept. 20. The collision sent both vehicles off the left side of U.S. 20 and into a corn field.

via Patrol: Killed Norwalk teen was drunk | Norwalk Reflector.

Columbus, OH: Tow-truck driver struck and killed while helping disabled motorist | nbc4i.com

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A tow-truck driver has died after being struck on Interstate 71 early Saturday morning.

Columbus police responded to the northbound lanes of I-71 at Cooke Road at about 3:45 a.m. on a report of a crash involving a pedestrian.

Police say Thomas Frederick, 59, of Columbus, was driving his 2008 Nissan sedan northbound on I-71 when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway, into the paved berm, striking the rear of a disabled vehicle.

The tow-truck operator, William Houck, 60, of Columbus was standing beside the disabled vehicle attempting to connect it to the tow truck. Houck was also hit by the Nissan.

Houck was transported to Riverside Methodist Hospital where he was later pronounced dead at about 4:18 a.m., according to police.

Detectives say that alcohol is a suspected contributing factor in this crash.

via Tow-Truck Driver Struck, Killed Along I-71 | NBC 4i.

Attica, OH: 1:00 a.m. crash leaves teen dead, 11-year-old seriously injured. Driver arrested | 13abc.com

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One teen is dead and a 11-year-old seriously injured after a crash in Seneca County.

It happened at the intersection of US 224 and CR 23 around 1:00 Saturday morning.

Troopers say a truck driven by 24-year-old Bryan Waldock of Tiffin failed to stop at a stop sign hitting another vehicle driven by 19-year-old Joshua Collins of Willard.

Collins, who also had two other passengers inside his vehicle, was life-flighted to Mercy St. Vincent where he later died.

Waldock suffered non-life threatening injuries. He was later arrested for OVI.

via One teen reportedly dead after Saturday morning crash – 13abc.com: Breaking News, Weather and Sports.

Lisbon, OH: Driver reportedly intoxicated in deadly crash | reviewonline.com

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The man killed on Y&O Road in Wellsville Monday evening has been identified as Nathan D. Rodgers, 45, of Madison Township.

According to the highway patrol, Rodgers died as a result of his injuries after crashing a vehicle on Y&O Road shortly after 10 p.m.

He was pronounced dead at the scene by a county coroner’s investigator around 11:30 p.m. The crash remains under investigation and although no additional details were released by the patrol on Tuesday, a report from the county sheriff’s office has indicated Rodgers was intoxicated at the time of the accident.

read more here > Police continue investigation into fatal accident – ReviewOnline.com | News, sports, jobs – The Review – East Liverpool.

Knox Co., OH: Man killed when pinned under crashed van. Alcohol suspected a factor | northcentralohio.com

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An Indiana man was killed when the van he was riding in crashed at 10 a.m. Monday in Knox County.

The Mount Gilead post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says the van was eastbound on U.S. 62 when it went off the right side of the road then overcorrected.

It failed to negotiate a curve and struck a guardrail off the left side of the road.

It then hit several treee off the right side and overturned.

Devon Lambright, 20,  was ejected and pinned underneath the van.

He died at the scene.

The two other Indiana residents in the van were treated at Knox Community Hospital and released.

Alcohol is suspected as a factor in the crash.

None of the passengers was wearing a seatbelt.

The driver has not been determined.

via www.northcentralohio.com – An Indiana man was killed when the van he was riding in crashed at 10 a.m. Monday in Knox County..

Raceland, KY: Ironton, Ohio mayor charged with DUI | irontontribune.com

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Mayor Blankenship

Ironton Mayor Rich Blankenship is apologizing to his family and his constituents after being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol early Sunday morning in Kentucky.

Blankenship was pulled over at 1:54 a.m. while traveling southbound on U.S. 23. He was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of DUI and a traffic violation of careless driving. Blankenship posted a $1,000 bond after he was brought to the Greenup County Detention Center.

Contacted on his cell phone Sunday evening, Blankenship said he had been in Wurtland, Ky., visiting with a high school friend he had not seen in several years. Blankenship said he consumed a “few beers” but didn’t feel that he was intoxicated.

While driving home, Blankenship was pulled over by Officer John Eric Ross of the Raceland, Ky., Police Department after the officer observed Blankenship cross the outside lines of the roadway more than 10 times, according to the citation.

Blankenship drove for more than a half mile before pulling over and Ross used his siren three times, according to the documents filed with the Raceland Police.

read more here > Ironton mayor apologizes for DUI arrest | The Tribune.

Cleveland: Car Crash At Cleveland AIDS Street Party Leaves One Dead | ontopmag.com

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One man is dead after a car crashed through a barricade Sunday night and into the crowd at Cleveland’s annual Dancin’ in the Streets event hosted by the Greater Cleveland AIDS Task Force.

ABC affiliate News Chanel 5 reported that Mitchell Andelmo died from his injuries. A second victim, Constance Pokorny, remains in critical condition. At least three others were injured.

“Mitch was amazing and we will always remember him for his positive attitude and short shorts,” a Facebook post reads. “We love you Mitch! Please keep his girlfriend Constance in your thoughts, as she was hit as well.”

Police took into custody 35-year-old Timothy Spock of Lakewood, whom they suspect was drunk and has three prior arrests for Operating a Vehicle Impaired (OVI).

read more here > Car Crash At Cleveland AIDS Street Party Leaves One Dead.