An Independence woman died Wednesday evening after the SUV she was driving entered the Ohio River near Cincinnati, according to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office.
Details of the Incident
Cincinnati police responded to a report of a sinking vehicle at Broadway Street and E. Mehring Way at 5:04 p.m. Witnesses reported seeing a white SUV enter the river from a loading dock. Police confirmed through camera footage that the vehicle did enter the water.
First responders, including dive teams from Cincinnati, Boone, and Hamilton counties, were dispatched to the scene. The SUV was recovered around 11 p.m., approximately six hours after initial reports.
According to Cincinnati Police Lt. Jerome Herring, the SUV entered the river by driving down a loading dock not accessible to the public. Lt. Herring also noted that the cold temperatures and poor visibility presented significant challenges to the recovery effort.
Investigation and Findings
The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office has determined the woman’s death to be an apparent suicide. Authorities have not released the woman’s identity. Police confirmed she was the only occupant of the vehicle at the time of the incident.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities may continue to gather information regarding the circumstances surrounding this incident.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time did police respond to the scene?
Officers responded to the report of a sinking vehicle at 5:04 p.m. Wednesday evening.
Was anyone else in the vehicle?
Cincinnati police say the woman was the only person in the vehicle at the time it entered the Ohio River.
How long did it take to recover the SUV?
The SUV was pulled from the Ohio River approximately six hours after police were first dispatched to the scene, around 11 p.m.
What factors might influence investigations into incidents like this one?
