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2 days ago
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2 drivers go 127 mph; state troopers catch vehicles going almost double the speed limit
Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) troopers recently stopped two vehicles going well over the speed limit. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] State troopers from the Hamilton Post stopped two vehicles traveling 127 mph in a 65-mph zone in Butler County. TRENDING STORIES: Steeple collapses after fire rips through historic Catholic church Funeral services announced for sheriff's deputy shot, killed in line of duty US Marshals take 1 in custody after nearly 12-hour standoff OSHP posted a photo of one of the traffic stops on social media. It showed the trooper stopped a car for going almost double the speed limit. 'Since the beginning of the year, troopers have cited more than 3,600 people for going 30+ mph over the limit,' said OSHP. 'Stay safe and follow the posted speed limit.' State troopers have also asked drivers to slow down. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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2 days ago
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State trooper rescues ‘slow-moving critter' on Ohio highway
Why did the turtle cross the road? We are still trying to answer that, but an Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) trooper recently rescued one. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Video posted on social media shows that a state trooper saw a woman pulled over on the side of the road on U.S. 22. TRENDING STORIES: Coroner called to crash near Dayton International Airport 1 officer in critical condition, another stable after shooting in Ohio; Suspect on the run Former Kool & the Gang member dies in car crash As he got closer to investigate, he noticed that she stopped for a turtle that was trying to cross the road. 'I think I get him without getting bit,' said Sgt. Brice Nihiser. The state trooper managed to pick up and put him in the grassy area. 'I was a little nervous, I'm not going to lie,' Sgt Nihiser laughed. OSHP said if anyone comes across something on the road that's slowing them, call #677 to be connected to the nearest patrol post. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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4 days ago
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Mahoning County in top 5 for Patrol stops over weekend
(WKBN) – Traffic fatalities were down over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. There were 11 fatal crashes resulting in 12 deaths across the state in the period between Friday and Monday, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP). Last year, there were 26 people were killed in crashes. During the reporting period, troopers made 17,034 traffic enforcement contacts, including 410 impaired driving arrests, 70 drug arrests and 2,090 safety belt citations. In addition, the Patrol made 9,515 non-enforcement contacts, including 1,746 motorist assists. Troopers reported 608 incidents involving drivers in Trumbull County and 642 involving drivers in Mahoning County. Incidents can include traffic violations, arrests, assists and other law enforcement activity. Mahoning County was in the top five statewide for incidents by county, while Trumbull County came in at number nine. Counties in the top five include: Franklin County – 1,061 Cuyahoga County – 853 Clark County – 722 Clermont County – 694 Mahoning County – 642 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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State troopers investigate 2nd plane crash in Ohio
State troopers are investigating a second plane crash in Ohio on Sunday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] This plane crash happened in Sandusky County, according to our CBS affiliate WOIO in Cleveland. As previously reported by News Center 7, a person died, and another person was seriously injured after a plane crash in Ashtabula County. TRENDING STORIES: At least 11 hurt in South Carolina beach town shooting Former Ohio State wide receiver seriously injured in deadly ATV crash 'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson dies at 79 A pilot was attempting to take off from Gibbs Aviation and then the crash happened, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) told WOIO. The plane stopped just north of County Road 259 in Riley Township. The pilot was not hurt, but state troopers did not say if anyone else was in the plane, WTOL in Toledo reported. OSHP did not confirm the exact time of the crash or what kind of plane it was. The crash remains under investigation. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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24-05-2025
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Driver seriously injured after train hits dump truck, OSHP says
A driver suffered serious injuries after a train hit a dump truck in Ohio on Friday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) troopers responded around 9:30 a.m. to the 5900 block of State Route 159 on initial reports of a crash, according to our news partner, WBNS-TV, in Columbus. TRENDING STORIES: Multiple police agencies involved in chase of at least 2 vehicles in Montgomery Co. State, global leaders continue NATO assembly meetings today in Dayton Local water park moves opening due to chilly weather this weekend An OSHP preliminary investigation revealed that a Norfolk Southern train with 88 containers attached was going northeast on the railroad tracks parallel to SR-159. That's when a 1989 Mack truck crossed the tracks westbound when it failed to yield to the train, OSHP told WBNS. The truck got hit, overturned, and came to a stop between two sets of tracks. OSHP said the train stopped about a mile later. Medics flew the truck driver to the hospital with serious injuries. No Norfolk Southern crews were hurt, OSHP said. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
