A motorcyclist is fighting for their life after a crash downtown left them with life-threatening injuries, according to the Cincinnati Police Department. The crash happened around 9 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of West Court Street and Race Street, and police on scene said the victim was showing limited brain activity following the collision.
The Cincinnati Police Department is investigating the crash, as reported by WCPO, and the investigation remains ongoing. No further details about the circumstances of the crash, the rider’s identity, or a possible cause have been released.
A Recently Redesigned Corner of Downtown
The intersection sits along the edge of Court Street Plaza, a $5.5 million streetscape overhaul completed in 2021 by 3CDC and the City of Cincinnati. The project, according to 3CDC, reconfigured driving pavement, widened sidewalks, and added festival-style paving.
Guidelines published on PowerDMS outline procedures in a University of Cincinnati Police Division policy for protecting the crash scene and preserving evidence. The Cincinnati Police Department’s investigation remains ongoing.
Helmet Law Questions Loom Over Severe Head Injuries
Given the severity of the reported head injury, questions about helmet use are likely to surface as the investigation continues. Ohio operates under a partial helmet law: Ohio Revised Code ยง 4511.53, as published on Ohio Laws, exempts experienced adult riders from wearing headgear, requiring helmets only for riders under 18, novice license holders in their first year, temporary permit holders, and their passengers…