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The three-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Kingston Adelphi Road and Jadwin Road
Rebecca Lee DiBenedetto, 48, of Kingston, was seriously injured in a three-vehicle car accident at the corner of Kingston Adelphi Road and Jadwin Road in Green Township, Ross County, Ohio, on Friday, April 3, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Green Township EMS transported DiBenedetto to Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe for treatment. The crash occurred around 4:30 p.m. when a southeast-bound 2020 Chevrolet Colorado rear-ended a 2023 Kia Seltos that was making a right turn, pushing it into an oncoming 1988 Chevrolet pickup truck.
The driver of the Colorado was taken to Grant Medical Center in Columbus with suspected serious injuries. The pickup driver, a 74-year-old Pickerington man, suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
Troopers cited the Colorado driver for failing to maintain an assured clear distance ahead and suspect distraction played a role in the collision. Crews closed the road for approximately 75 minutes to clear the disabled vehicles.
The crash remains under investigation.
Why did the chain-reaction crash occur on Kingston Adelphi Road?
Victims like DiBenedetto often face a difficult recovery after being struck unexpectedly from behind at an intersection. While the Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the suspected distracted driving that led to this collision, independent legal analysts emphasize the importance of examining intersection dynamics and following distances. Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal, stated, "Most people don't know that sitting at a green light for too long can actually be dangerous. If a driver floors it on a stale green, they're much more likely to hit someone clearing the intersection."
According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety, the state recorded 46,780 traffic crash injuries in 2023, with intersection collisions representing much of those incidents.
What are the next steps for the injured victims?
Insurance adjusters frequently contact injured parties within days of a multi-vehicle crash, often before the full extent of medical costs and long-term impacts are known. Stefano Formica, Of Bond Legal, added, "I've seen families blindsided by how quickly a routine drive turns into a hospital stay. Here's the thing: drivers who've been waiting at a light often accelerate faster through a stale green signal."
Establishing liability in a chain-reaction crash requires a thorough review of police reports, witness statements, and vehicle damage patterns to ensure the at-fault party's insurance policy covers the resulting damages.
Ohio personal injury framework
Ohio follows a modified comparative fault (51% bar) system. The statute of limitations is 2 years.
Damages include economic and non-economic losses.