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35-year-old Michael Duncan killed after crash on I-71 in Delaware County
The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) has provided new information regarding a tragic three-vehicle collision that occurred Sunday evening on Interstate 71 in Delaware County.
The incident happened around 5 p.m. near the Tanger Outlets and the U.S.-36/State Route 37 exit in Berkshire Township.
According to OSHP, 35-year-old Michael Duncan was driving a black Hyundai Tucson northbound on I-71 when he reportedly lost control of the vehicle.
Duncanโs vehicle crossed the median, overturned, struck the median cable barrier, and collided head-on with a Chevrolet Silverado traveling southbound.
The Hyundai came to rest in the middle of the southbound lanes, while the Chevrolet veered off the left side of the highway.
A southbound Toyota Tacoma was hit by debris from the collision.
Michael Duncan was pronounced deceased at the scene. OSHP reported that Duncan was not wearing a seatbelt.
- Injured:
- Two passengers in the Hyundaiโa 38-year-old woman and a 10-year-old girlโsustained serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital.
- The driver and passenger of the Chevrolet Silverado were also seriously injured and hospitalized.
- The driver and passenger of the Toyota Tacoma were treated at the scene for minor injuries.
The crash prompted the closure of all southbound lanes of I-71 for approximately three hours as responders worked to clear the scene. Multiple agencies assisted in the response, including:
- Delaware County Sheriffโs Office
- Delaware Fire & EMS
- BST&G Fire and EMS
- Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)
OSHP is continuing its investigation to determine what caused Duncan to lose control of the Hyundai. Authorities noted that all individuals, except Duncan, were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.
This tragic incident underscores the importance of road safety and highlights the collective efforts of first responders in handling such emergencies. Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
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Cessna Aircraft Crashes Into Field During Takeoff Attempt in Batavia, Ohio; Instructor and Student Reportedly Uninjured
BATAVIA, Ohio (Clermont County) โ A Cessna aircraft went down into a field after an unsuccessful takeoff attempt near Sportyโs Pilot Shop in Batavia, Ohio, according to preliminary incident information.
Both occupants, a flight instructor and a student pilot, reportedly escaped the incident without injuries.
The aircraft crash was reported near 2001 Sportyโs Drive in Batavia, in Clermont County. Initial information indicates that the Cessna failed to take off and went down into a nearby field.
Two people were aboard the aircraft at the time of the incident. They were identified in the initial report as a flight instructor and a student pilot.
Both occupants reportedly exited the aircraft and were reported to be uninjured. According to the preliminary information, they were being transported back to Sportyโs Pilot Shop following the incident.
No injuries were reported in the information provided, although further official confirmation may be needed.
The incident occurred in the area of Sportyโs Drive in Batavia, a community in Clermont County, Ohio. The aircraft reportedly entered a field after failing to become airborne during its takeoff attempt.
Details about the aircraftโs condition, the precise circumstances of the failed takeoff and whether emergency crews or aviation investigators responded were not immediately available in the initial report.
The cause of the incident has not been established, and no additional information about possible damage to the aircraft was provided.
This is a developing story. Further details may become available as authorities confirm the circumstances surrounding the incident.