The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) reported that a high‑speed chase on Interstate 71 concluded with a crash in the Norwood area just after midnight on Sunday. The pursuit began after officers identified a suspect vehicle traveling at unsafe speeds on the highway.
According to OSHP, the chase continued for several minutes before the suspect lost control of the vehicle near the Smith Road exit. The vehicle struck the roadway and came to a stop, prompting officers to move in on the scene.
Witnesses and patrol officers observed the suspect exit the damaged vehicle and run into the woods adjacent to the crash site. The suspect’s identity and exact description were not released at the time of reporting.
OSHP confirmed that the search for the individual remained active hours after the incident. Patrol units continued to canvass the wooded area surrounding Smith Road, looking for any signs of the suspect’s whereabouts.
Later in the morning, OSHP officers were seen investigating a vehicle on Smith Road, indicating ongoing investigative efforts related to the crash. The department has not provided further details about the vehicle or any additional evidence collected at the scene.
WLWT is working to obtain more information about the suspect’s motives, any potential charges, and the outcome of the search operation. Residents in the Norwood area were advised to avoid the Smith Road corridor while the investigation proceeds.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol emphasized its commitment to public safety and urged anyone with information about the suspect or the incident to contact local law enforcement immediately.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
