Blue Ash, OH – A cicada flying into a moving vehicle reportedly led to a rollover crash in Blue Ash this week, prompting a humorous but serious reminder from police to keep car windows closed during the ongoing insect emergence.
According to the Blue Ash Police Department, the incident occurred Wednesday when a cicada entered the vehicle and startled the driver, causing them to lose control. The car struck a curb and overturned onto its side along a city roadway. Despite the dramatic scene, no injuries were reported.
In a social media post, the department wrote, “We’re all well aware that these pesky cicadas don’t respect personal space, including while driving.” Officials noted the spike in insect activity due to the simultaneous emergence of Brood XIX and Brood XIII across Ohio, warning that cicadas can become dangerous distractions.
The post added light humor, stating, “As you can see, a cicada attack can be dangerous. Fortunately, no one was injured in this crash. The suspect fled the scene”—a playful nod to the insect’s hasty exit rather than any wrongdoing by the driver.
Police used the post to encourage drivers across the region to keep their windows rolled up for the next several weeks to prevent similar incidents.
As of now, no citations or charges have been reported in connection with the crash.
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