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47-year-old Reco Williams struck and killed standing outside of disabled car on I-75
The other individual involved in the incident was not seriously injured.
Cincinnati, Ohio – A 47-year-old man, identified as Reco Williams, was tragically killed after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 75 near the Mitchell Avenue exit in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The incident occurred around 1:30 AM when a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu became disabled on the right shoulder of the highway.
Williams and a 42-year-old woman were examining the vehicle when they were struck by a northbound 2019 Honda Accord.
Williams sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to University Hospital Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The other individual involved in the incident was not seriously injured.
Authorities do not believe that excessive speed or impairment were factors in the crash.
The Cincinnati Police Department’s Traffic Unit is investigating the incident and is urging any witnesses to come forward and contact them at 513-352-2514.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. — A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.