Sheriff: Improperly-equipped vehicle driven by double amputee kills pedestrian

A pedestrian died after being hit by a car Monday, according to the Mt. Healthy Police Department.

Officers responded to the scene on Hamilton Avenue near Cross County Highway around 11:30 a.m. The pedestrian was taken to UC Medical Center, where they later died, according to police. The driver involved in the collision was also injured and taken to Good Samaritan Hospital, but police did not provide the extent of the injuries.

In an update shared with WCPO, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office said the vehicle involved in the incident was driven by a double amputee and that it was not properly equipped for the driver…

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