Anderson Township – A tragic two‑vehicle crash on US‑52 early Saturday night resulted in one fatality and two serious injuries, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit reported.

What happened

At approximately 10 p.m., deputies responded to a collision near the 8 Mile Road intersection. According to the sheriff’s office, a 2012 Kia traveling westbound on US‑52 approached 8 Mile when a 2025 Honda CR‑V attempted to turn left onto the highway from the side road. The CR‑V failed to yield, and the Kia struck the Honda on its driver’s side.

Victims

The driver of the Honda, identified as Donita Bessent, was transported to University of Cincinnati Medical Center where she later died from her injuries. The driver and passenger of the Kia were also taken to the same hospital and remain in serious condition.

Investigation

Deputies noted that neither speed nor impairment appear to have contributed to the crash. The investigation remains ongoing, and the sheriff’s office will release any additional findings as they become available.

Community response

Local officials expressed sympathy for the families affected and reminded residents to exercise caution when merging onto busy roadways, especially during evening hours. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office continues to prioritize traffic safety education throughout the county.

Safety reminder

Motorists traveling on US‑52 and other major corridors are urged to observe all traffic signals, yield when required, and avoid distractions. The sheriff’s office encourages anyone who witnessed the crash to contact the Traffic Safety Unit with any information that may aid the investigation.

Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.