A tragic turn of events unfolded in West Price Hill yesterday afternoon as a two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a 40-year-old man and left another injured. According to Lt. Jonathan Cunningham with the Cincinnati Police Department, as reported by FOX19, the incident occurred on Glenway Avenue near Panther Lane. The deceased, driving a 2011 Cadillac CTS, is said to have crossed into the opposing traffic lane and collided with a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe.
The immediate aftermath brought first responders to the scene, where they attempted to save the Cadillac driver desperately. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the site of the collision. The Chevrolet's 46-year-old driver was delivered to UC Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Lt. Cunningham confirmed that the man who perished was not wearing a seatbelt at the time, in a statement obtained by FOX19. The investigation is now focused on determining whether to properly assess the crash's cause, with speed and impairment under scrutiny.
WLWT reported similar details about the crash, noting the time of the occurrence at around 12:40 p.m. Police have urged anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward with information. Witnesses can contact the Cincinnati Police Department’s Traffic Unit directly, as the investigation continues to uncover more about the contributing factors behind this fatal incident.
While official identification of the deceased has not been released, local news outlets are closely monitoring the situation. WCPO mentioned that additional information would be provided as it becomes available.
