CINCINNATI — One person is dead after an early morning crash in Winton Hills on Wednesday.
Cincinnati police said Wednesday a 21-year-old woman was driving a 2002 Nissan Altima south on Winton Road at around 6:40 a.m. when she lost control and traveled off the side of the road, hitting two utility poles.
A 22-year-old man in the front passenger seat of the car was killed in the crash. On Thursday morning, the Hamilton County Coroner's Office identified him as Eric Chapman.
The driver was taken to UC Medical Center for treatment.
Police shut down Winton Road between Dutch Colony and North Bend Road to investigate the crash.
Investigators are looking into whether excessive speed was a factor. Impairment does not appear to be a factor.
Any witnesses are asked to call CPD's Traffic Unit at 513-352-2514.
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