Woman Dies After SUV Enters Ohio River in Cincinnati

A woman from Independence, Ohio, died Wednesday evening after the SUV she was driving entered the Ohio River, according to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office. Authorities have determined her death to be an apparent suicide.

Details of the Incident

Cincinnati police responded to a report of a sinking vehicle near Broadway Street and E. Mehring Way at 5:04 p.m. Witnesses reported seeing a white SUV enter the river from a loading ramp. Police confirmed the vehicle’s entry into the water through review of camera footage.

Recovery Efforts

First responders, including dive teams from Cincinnati, Boone, and Hamilton counties, were dispatched to the scene. The SUV was recovered from the river around 11 p.m., approximately six hours after the initial report. According to Cincinnati Police Lt. Jerome Herring, the vehicle entered the water by driving down a loading dock not accessible to the public.

Lt. Herring noted that the cold temperatures and poor visibility presented significant challenges to the recovery teams. The teams assessed water conditions – temperature, current, and speed – before deploying sonar equipment to locate the vehicle.

Police confirmed that the woman was the only occupant of the vehicle. Her identity is being withheld at this time.

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. on Wednesday.

Was anyone else in the vehicle?

Cincinnati police stated that the woman was the only person in the SUV at the time of the incident.

How long did it take to recover the vehicle?

The SUV was pulled from the Ohio River approximately six hours after the initial report, around 11 p.m.

What factors might influence responses to similar situations in the future?