UNION TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Wednesday evening at the intersection of Old State Route 74 and Eastgate Boulevard. According to Union Township Police, officers and emergency medical crews were dispatched around 8:42 p.m. following reports of a collision involving a motorcycle and another vehicle. When first responders arrived, they discovered the motorcycle had been carrying two people, both of whom sustained injuries in the impact.
Emergency personnel quickly transported the victims to a nearby hospital for treatment. Tragically, the passenger, identified by the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office as 73-year-old Karen Feck, succumbed to her injuries. The motorcycle’s operator was hospitalized, though their current condition has not been released. Authorities have not confirmed whether the driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash was injured or remained at the scene.
Investigators are still working to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the deadly accident. While the cause has not yet been released, officials stated that preliminary findings indicate neither drugs nor alcohol were contributing factors. Reconstruction specialists are reviewing vehicle positions, roadway markings, and witness statements to piece together how the crash unfolded.
The incident caused significant traffic delays in the area, with portions of Old State Route 74 closed as crews worked to clear debris and investigators examined the scene. The roadway was eventually reopened later in the night, but residents remain unsettled. Many community members have expressed concern about the intersection, noting that Old State Route 74 and Eastgate Boulevard are heavily traveled and have been the site of prior accidents.
Feck’s sudden death has left family and friends grieving a woman described as kind and deeply loved. While officials have not released further details about her life, the community mourns her loss as another painful reminder of the dangers faced by drivers and motorcyclists alike. With motorcycle crashes often carrying a higher risk of serious injury or death, advocates continue to stress the importance of helmets, visibility, and defensive driving.
Union Township police emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing. No charges or citations have been issued, and authorities are asking anyone with information or who may have witnessed the crash to come forward. As the inquiry continues, officials hope their findings will bring clarity to Feck’s family while reinforcing the importance of caution and awareness on Ohio’s busy roadways.