FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Warren County, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2026 — A tanker driver and passenger were seriously injured on Wednesday afternoon, November 11, when their truck rolled over while trying to avoid an oncoming sedan on Morningstar Road, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash triggered a hazardous materials response after propane and diesel fuel leaked from the tanker.
The crash happened around 2:14 p.m. near Morningstar Road in Franklin Township. A dark-colored sedan traveling south reportedly crossed left of center into the path of the northbound tanker. The tanker driver swerved to avoid a collision, left the roadway, and overturned.
The tanker was hauling liquid propane. An amount yet to be determined of propane and diesel fuel spilled from the vehicle, prompting responses from multiple local fire departments, the Greater Cincinnati Hazardous Materials Unit, and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The Warren County Sheriff's Office and Franklin Joint Emergency Medical Services also assisted at the scene.
The driver, a 66-year-old Middletown resident, and the passenger, a 55-year-old Germantown resident, were taken to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Morningstar Road was closed for more than four hours while crews worked to contain the spill and clear the scene.
The sedan involved left the scene before troopers arrived, and the crash remains under investigation. The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Lebanon Post is asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the sedan to come forward.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
More Crash News from Warren County
This crash happened on Morningstar Road in Franklin Township, OH. For other recent crashes near Franklin Township, OH, visit our Warren County accident news page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can drivers do to avoid head-on and lane-crossing crashes?
Staying alert for oncoming traffic, avoiding distractions, and slowing down on two-lane roads can give drivers more time to react if another vehicle drifts into their lane.
What injuries are common in rollover crashes like this one?
Rollovers frequently cause broken bones, head and neck injuries, and internal injuries, especially when a heavy vehicle like a tanker overturns at speed.
How does carrying hazardous cargo change the response to a crash?
When a truck carries materials like propane or fuel, crews usually call in hazardous materials teams and close the road longer to contain leaks and check for fire or explosion risk before reopening it.
