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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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Mass Casualty Incident Reported Following Airboat Crash in Ochopee, Florida
At least 16 people were hospitalized Friday afternoon after two airboats collided in Florida Everglades, investigators said.
A serious airboat crash involving multiple injuries has occurred near Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Tours, located at 32330 Tamiami Trail E in Ochopee, southern Collier County.
The incident, reported at approximately 3:08 PM, involved a collision between two airboats carrying passengers.
Authorities have declared a Level 2 Mass Casualty Incident due to the severity and scale of the situation.
Early reports indicate that up to 12 people were on board the vessels at the time of the crash.
At least two individuals are critically injured, and one person is reportedly trapped beneath one of the overturned airboats.
Emergency crews from multiple agencies are on the scene, working tirelessly to rescue the trapped individual and provide critical medical care to those injured.
Several air rescue helicopters have been requested to assist in transporting victims to area hospitals for advanced treatment.
The circumstances leading to the crash remain under investigation by local authorities. Residents and visitors are urged to avoid the area to allow emergency responders to operate efficiently.
Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available. Anyone with knowledge of the incident or its contributing factors is encouraged to contact local law enforcement.