I-275 Springdale Ohio Crash: Construction Worker Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle Near State Route 747
A construction worker was killed early Friday morning, September 18, 2026, after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 275 near Springdale, Ohio, according to police.
The crash occurred shortly before 4 a.m. near mile marker 42, close to State Route 747, as highway construction activity was underway in the area.
Police said the worker was on the interstate as part of a highway construction project when a vehicle struck him. He was seriously injured in the collision and transported to Bethesda North Hospital for medical treatment.
Despite efforts to save his life, the worker later died from his injuries. His identity had not been released in the initial reports, and additional information about the victim was not immediately available.
The collision prompted authorities to temporarily close portions of I-275 while emergency crews responded and investigators worked to document the scene.
According to Local 12, the interstate had since reopened following the investigation and response. Authorities continued working to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash, including what led to the worker being struck.
The incident highlights the dangers faced by highway construction workers and emergency personnel who work near active traffic lanes. Drivers traveling through construction zones are urged to remain alert and follow posted speed limits and traffic-control instructions.
As the investigation continues, authorities may release additional information about the circumstances of the collision and the identity of the worker.
For now, the construction worker’s death remains a tragic loss as investigators work to establish the full circumstances of the early-morning crash.
