Man Killed in Dump, Garbage Truck Crashes Westwood, Ohio

A fatal crash involving a garbage truck occurred early Friday morning around 5 a.m. on Westwood Northern Boulevard in Cincinnati's Westwood neighborhood, resulting in the death of a 27-year-old man driving a Nissan Murano. The collision happened as the garbage truck was leaving a private driveway, and the truck driver was unharmed. The incident caused significant road closures between Wardell and Boudinot avenues, disrupting early commuter traffic and prompting authorities to urge motorists to seek alternate routes. Cincinnati Police's Traffic Unit is leading the ongoing investigation, and the identity of the deceased has not been publicly released. Authorities have requested anyone with information about the crash to contact them. The exact details surrounding the crash remain under investigation.