Chaos ensued on Interstate 275 late yesterday as the eastbound lanes were shut down following a multi-car accident near Ronald Reagan Highway, with the situation further exacerbated by a Colerain Township police officer's vehicle being struck while responding to a separate single-vehicle incident on the same snow-blanketed stretch of the highway, according to Local12—the ensuing closures, which lasted until approximately 2 a.m. early today highlighted the treacherous conditions, as police noted that it was “snowing sideways” at the time of the accidents, resulting in a dangerous glaze over the asphalt.
The initial multi-car crash occurred around 10:10 p.m. yesterday, the specifics of which remain unknown, including the potential causes and the extent of any injuries. In a separate but related episode recounted by FOX19 NOW, a police officer recuperated after his cruiser was struck amid the freezing temperatures, winds, and the slick veneer the weather inflicted. This marks at least the second incident of its kind in a fortnight. "It was all slick," officers described the hazardous environment.
Citing the Colerain Township Police, FOX19 NOW also reported that the officer was inside his vehicle when it was rear-ended by another car. This event prompted his transportation to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for precautionary measures. Fortunately, he was treated and released unharmed, with no other injury reports emerging immediately.
