MT. HEALTHY, Hamilton County, Ohio, Oct. 6, 2026 — A pedestrian died Monday morning, October 5, after being struck by a vehicle that left the roadway on Hamilton Avenue in Mt. Healthy. The coroner's office has identified the victim as 69-year-old.
Mt. Healthy police were called to Hamilton Avenue near Cross County Highway around 11:30 a.m. for a report of a pedestrian hit by a car, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Investigators said Flohr was walking on the sidewalk when he was struck from behind.
The sheriff's office said the driver, who uses a wheelchair and is a double amputee, drove over the curb and hit Flohr because the vehicle was reportedly "not properly equipped" for the driver's disability. The victim was taken to UC Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The driver was also hospitalized, at Good Samaritan Hospital, though the extent of any injuries has not been released.
No charges have been announced. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Traffic Safety Unit is assisting with the investigation and is asking anyone with information to call 513-825-1500.
Our sympathies are with the family of the person who lost their life.
How Investigators Piece Together a Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Crash scenes like this one are documented before anything is moved. Officers measure skid marks, curb damage, and the final resting points of the vehicle and the person who was hit, then photograph and diagram the area so the layout can be studied later. That groundwork often takes hours, even when the basic facts of who was involved seem clear early on.
Names of those involved are typically withheld until the coroner's office confirms identity and next of kin have been notified, which is why early reports sometimes describe a victim only by age. A full determination of cause, especially when a driver's physical condition or a vehicle's equipment may be a factor, usually requires mechanical inspection of the car and review of medical records, steps that can stretch the timeline by days or weeks.
Toxicology results, if ordered, follow a similar lab schedule and are rarely back before a preliminary report is filed. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 24 percent of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes were struck by hit-and-run drivers in 2023, a reminder that even the basic circumstances of a crash can take time to confirm when drivers, witnesses, or records are not immediately available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has the right of way at a crosswalk?
Pedestrians generally have the right of way in marked and unmarked crosswalks, but drivers turning or entering a roadway are still required to watch for people on foot, including those walking on an adjacent sidewalk.
What can drivers do to avoid hitting someone on foot?
Scanning sidewalks and curb lines before turning, slowing near driveways and intersections, and keeping a vehicle in good working order all cut down on the chances of a pedestrian being struck.
What injuries are most common when a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle?
Pedestrians struck by cars often suffer broken bones, head and spinal injuries, and internal trauma, since they have no protection from the impact.
What usually causes these crashes?
Common factors include distracted or impaired driving, a vehicle leaving its lane or the roadway, poor visibility, and mechanical or equipment problems with the vehicle itself.
What to Do After a Pedestrian Crash in Mt. Healthy, OH
Anyone who witnesses a pedestrian struck by a vehicle should call 911 immediately and avoid moving the injured person unless they are in further danger. Even minor-seeming injuries should be checked by a medical professional, since some internal injuries don't show symptoms right away.
If you were nearby or have information about a crash like this, contact the investigating agency's traffic unit directly. Keeping any photos, videos, or notes about what you saw can help investigators build an accurate picture of what happened.
