Ohio

James Hess Killed in Accident at I-480 in Cleveland, OH

Date of Accident
October 21, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
James Hess
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-480, Cleveland, OH, USA

What Happened

Ohio State Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a person at I-480 in Cleveland, OH on October 21st, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 2 p.m. A Honda Civic headed westbound reportedly lost control and spun around before being struck by a semi-truck on the driver's side. The impact pushed the Honda into a median and the driver suffered fatal injuries. He was identified as 65-year-old James Hess. The semi-truck driver was not injured. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Honda Civic
Road/Highway
I-480
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer collided with a Honda Civic

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