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One dead after two-vehicle crash in South Fairmount

Cincinnati police
Posted at 4:08 PM, Nov 27, 2022
and last updated 2022-11-27 22:18:09-05

CINCINNATI — One person is dead, one person is in serious condition and three people suffered minor injuries after a car crash in South Fairmount, according to Cincinnati Police.

At 2:29 p.m., police responded to the 2100 block of Harrison Avenue for reports of a two-vehicle crash.

Police say a 2009 Chevrolet HHR was traveling west on Harrison Avenue when it crossed the double yellow line into oncoming traffic and collided with a 2020 Nissan Versa.

Three occupants of the Chevrolet sustained minor injuries, two of them being children.

Ms. Valerie Smith, 65, a passenger in the Versa was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced deceased, according to police.

The driver of the Versa sustained non-life-threatening injuries but is currently in serious condition.

Police say excessive speed and impairment are both being investigated.

The CPD Traffic Unit is conducting an investigation into this fatal crash.


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