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1 dead, 2 injured after driver crashes into pole in Avondale

1 dead, 2 injured after driver crashes into pole in Avondale
Posted at 8:55 AM, Jun 07, 2024

CINCINNATI — One woman is dead and two other individuals were injured in a crash in Avondale early Friday morning.

The coroner has identified the woman as 35-year-old Tyler Owens.

The crash happened at 3500 Vine Street at approximately 1:50 a.m., according to the Cincinnati Police Department.

CPD said a 32-year-old woman was driving north on Vine when she "lost control of the vehicle in a curve" and crashed into a pole.

The front of the vehicle was crushed.

1 dead, 2 injured after driver crashes into pole in Avondale
The coroner has identified the woman who died.

According to police, the driver was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. She is in stable condition.

CPD said a 34-year-old man and Owens were passengers in the car. They were both taken to UC Medical Center.

The man had serious injuries and is in critical condition, police said. Owens died from her injuries at the hospital.

Police said speed and impairment are being investigated as potential factors.

CPD said all three individuals were not wearing seat belts.

The driver and the other passenger's identities have not been released.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to reach out to CPD's traffic unit at 513-352-2514.

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