A Norwood man has died after a single-vehicle crash on State Route 562 east near the 2.3-mile post on Friday, according to Norwood police. The driver was taken to University Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased, the department said. Police shared a media release about the crash on Saturday.
In a statement posted by the Norwood Police Department, officials said the crash occurred on SR 562 east near the 2.3-mile post on May 15 and confirmed that the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit will handle the investigation. The release identifies Maggie Latham as the department’s public information officer and names Colonel Dwayne Sumner as chief of police. The driver’s name has not been released, with Norwood police noting that details will remain limited while the county-led probe is underway.
Hamilton County Traffic Unit To Lead Investigation
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit will oversee the on-scene work, follow-up reconstruction, evidence collection, and report-writing tied to the crash. Those steps typically include coordinating with the coroner and prosecutors when a death is involved. As outlined in the Cincinnati Police Department crime-scene manual, traffic investigators are responsible for compiling official crash reports and may pursue testing or referrals depending on what the evidence shows.
What Comes Next
Norwood police said they plan to release more information after Hamilton County investigators complete their work. For now, the department’s initial media release and its Facebook post remain the primary public details on the crash, with any updates expected to come through the department’s established media channels.
