A traffic incident in Butler County has closed a key township road. This morning, a fatal motorcycle crash on Ross Hanover Road prompted local law enforcement to shut down the roadway in both directions. The stretch of road affected runs between Black Road and Davis Road, as FOX19 reported.
At approximately 11:45 a.m., authorities from the Ross Township Police Department responded to the scene in the 2000 block of the road. The accident's severity has led to an extended closure, with no current timeframe for when passage may be permitted again. As crews address the aftermath and investigate the cause, traffic has been advised to seek alternative routes, as indicated in a WLWT report.
Further details surrounding the circumstances of the accident have not been released to the public at this time. The Butler County START Team is on-site, assisting with the ongoing investigation. The Ross Township Police Department's immediate concern has been the impact on local traffic. It has urged residents and commuters to avoid the area and find alternate traveling paths. This advisory was also shared on the Ross Township Police Department's Facebook page.
