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2 days ago
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Driver who stopped on I-71 before exit charged in three-car wreck
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Back in May, the Ohio Department of Transportation shared video from an Interstate 71 crash to warn drivers what not to do on the highway. Two months later, the driver that stopped in the middle of the road has been charged. Columbus police confirmed to NBC4 that the driver of a red vehicle that stopped in the middle of the highway, which led to a three-car wreck behind the vehicle, has been charged with reckless operation of a motor vehicle with willful and wanton disregard for safety. New Ohio law to require adult websites to verify users' ages The crash occurred on April 30 before 5:30 p.m. on I-71 south approaching the Interstate 670 exit. A red vehicle came to a complete stop in the middle lane after missing the intended exit, leading a black vehicle and a white vehicle to stop behind the red vehicle in the same lane. A large silver vehicle driving in the same lane rear-ended the white vehicle, which then crashed into the black vehicle. The red vehicle is then seen immediately after the chain reaction crash driving away into the exit lane towards I-670. WATCH: Three-car wreck on I-71 behind stopped car 'Actions like the one in the video are extremely dangerous to yourself and other drivers,' wrote ODOT in a social media post. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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09-07-2025
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Milford motorcyclist dead after collision with semi-truck in Sharonville
A 19-year-old Milford man is dead after a collision between a motorcycle and a semi-truck in Sharonville on July 9. William Loebker was driving a Kawasaki Ninja 600 motorcycle when he struck the rear of 33-year-old Shannon Blackford's 2022 Peterbilt 579 truck, according to a news release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. It was just after 12:30 p.m. when the collision happened at the on-ramp from Interstate 75 southbound to Interstate 275 eastbound in Sharonville. Highway patrol said Loebker died from his injuries at the scene of the crash. Blackford was not injured. Sharonville police, the Hamilton County Coroner's Office, the Ohio Department of Transportation and Shaffer's Towing assisted highway patrol at the scene. The crash is still under investigation. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: 19-year-old after motorcycle crashes into semi-truck in Sharonville
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10-06-2025
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Rest areas to soon close until 2026 for demolition, upgrade
Rest areas in Auglaize County will soon be closed until 2026 while they get a major upgrade. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced that the Interstate 75 north and south rest areas will be closed on July 7, according to an ODOT spokesperson. The work is expected to take around a year to complete, with a tentative opening for the summer of 2026. This is the second I-75 rest area undergoing a renovation north of I-70. As previously reported by News Center 7, rest areas in Miami County remain closed on both I-75 north and southbound. ODOT said they are scheduled to reopen this fall. TRENDING STORIES: Invasive stinging insect that could cause death spotted in Ohio 1 dead after shooting near Fairborn apartment complex Ohio Senate looking to use hundreds of millions in unclaimed funds to build new Browns stadium The Auglaize County rest areas are located just north of the State Route 67 exit near Wapakoneta. The rest areas will be closed while construction takes place, ODOT said. The new 'lodge-style' buildings will include larger restrooms with adult changing tables, a lobby area with vending, and regional tourism. It will also feature an attached covered outdoor picnic area. Until the Miami County rest area is back open, the nearest facility for northbound travelers will be in Hancock County, ODOT stated. The closed rest area for southbound travelers will be the rest area on Interstate 71 near Florence, Kentucky. The Butler County rest area facilities near Monroe are scheduled to reopen in July. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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09-06-2025
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Area rest stops along I-75 closing in July
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Rest stops in two local counties are closing for roughly one year. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, the north and south rest stops in Auglaize and Butler counties are closing July 7. ODOT said the rest stops are being fully replaced as a part of the state's Re-imagined Rest Area Project. During the closure, crews will demolish the buildings and create a modern area of restrooms, vending, outdoor picnic and more. While the stops in two counties are closed, drivers can utilize rest areas north of the Miami Valley near Findlay in Hancock County or across the Ohio River near Florence, Kentucky. The stops near Monroe and Wapakoneta are expected to reopen in summer 2026. The Piqua stops will open in the fall. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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09-06-2025
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$2.3 million road project underway to improve traffic, safety along busy area road
A long-anticipated road widening project has begun in Beavercreek. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] According to a social media post made by a City of Beavercreek spokesperson, construction along North Fairfield Road has started between Lawson Drive and Fairwood Drive. The City of Beavercreek, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation, is expanding the busy stretch of roadway to include a center left-turn lane. Expanding the roadway from four lanes to five will help reduce congestion and improve safety, according to the post. TRENDING STORIES: 'Long and difficult process;' Pastor speaks on restoration efforts after fire at Catholic church 'One more is too many;' Family remembers woman killed in motorcycle crash Local high school secures 1st state softball title, finishes with perfect record The goal of the center left-turn lane is to reduce traffic backups and make the road safer. The roadway will remain open during construction, but some side street closures may happen throughout the year, according to the post. Of the $2.3 million spent on this construction project, $1.2 million was funded in federal grants, and $1.1 million comes from the city's street levy fund. The project will also include the reconstruction of the 5-foot sidewalk on the west side, as well as curb and storm sewer upgrades. There will also be a new 8-foot sidewalk installed on the east side, and enhancements will be made to the bridge near Be Hope Church, according to the post. The project is expected to be complete by the end of 2025. For more updates on the progress of the construction, click here. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
