2 Injured in Warren County Truck Accident
The tanker driver has been identified as Denny Riddell, 66, of Middletown, and the passenger as Bobby Hatton, 55, of Germantown, both seriously hurt on Morningstar Road.
Denny Riddell, 66, of Middletown, and Bobby Hatton, 55, of Germantown, were seriously injured in a truck crash on Morningstar Road in Franklin Township, Warren County, on November 11, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
What Happened on Morningstar Road
The crash happened around 2:14 p.m. A tanker was heading north on the road. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said in its preliminary investigation that a dark-colored sedan heading south crossed left of center into the northbound lane. The tanker left the road and overturned. The tanker held liquid propane, and that propane and diesel fuel spilled. Crews from local fire departments and hazardous materials units were sent to the scene.
Riddell, who was driving the tanker, and his passenger, Hatton, were taken to a hospital. Both had serious injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Troopers said the sedan left the scene.
Where the Highway Patrol Investigation Stands
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is still investigating. Morningstar Road stayed shut for over four hours as crews dealt with the spill and cleared the roadway. The patrol asked anyone who saw the crash or has information about the sedan to contact its Lebanon Post.
Hit-and-run investigations can stay open for months. Some are solved long after the crash, when a new tip or piece of video comes in.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- whio.com, “Near miss collision leads to injuries and hazardous spill”
- local12.com, “Semi driver, passenger seriously injured in crash resulting in hazardous spill”
- wcpo.com, “2 seriously injured after tanker overturns, spills propane and diesel in Warren County crash”
- daytondailynews.com, “OSHP seeks details in rollover tanker crash that caused hazmat spill in Warren County”
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