A crash has shut down I-71/75 SB in northern Kentucky. The incident occurred at Buttermilk Pike. Traffic is expected to be lighter today, but most of the 3 million Ohioans leaving home for the weekend will be driving.
Crash Details
According to reports, the crash involved a vehicle that went off the road on the exit at Buttermilk Pike. However, this incident is not causing any issues for traffic. Meanwhile, another crash on the AA Highway in Bracken County, Kentucky, resulted in the death of a young couple.
Brandon Barrett has been charged with two counts of reckless homicide and one charge of wanton endangerment in connection with the crash. The incident occurred last Saturday when Barrett tried to pass in a no-passing zone, hitting Tyler and Emily Smith head-on. Both victims died at the scene.
Traffic and Travel
AAA warns that the busiest time on the roads will be between 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. today. The busiest day on the roads is expected to be Monday and Tuesday. Troopers in Ohio and Kentucky will be out in full force as part of a nationwide safe driving campaign for the weekend.
Gas prices have dropped by 4 cents in Cincinnati, with the average price per gallon now at $3.57. However, prices remain nearly 70 cents higher than they were during the Fourth of July weekend last year.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
