Man killed in Madisonville crash

Cincinnati police investigating fatal collision at Madison Road and Medpace Way

Mar. 22, 2026 at 1:51am

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A 23-year-old man was killed in a two-car collision in the Madisonville neighborhood of Cincinnati early Saturday morning. The other driver, a 34-year-old man, was not injured. Police are investigating excessive speed and impairment as factors in the crash.

Why it matters

Fatal traffic accidents are a major public safety concern in Cincinnati, with the city seeing an increase in traffic fatalities in recent years. This incident highlights the need for continued efforts to improve road safety and address dangerous driving behaviors.

The details

According to police, the crash occurred just before 1 a.m. at the intersection of Madison Road and Medpace Way. The 23-year-old man was driving one of the vehicles involved and was pronounced dead at the scene. Neither driver was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision.

  • The crash occurred just before 1 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Cincinnati Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the fatal crash.

23-year-old man

The driver of one of the vehicles involved in the crash who was killed.

34-year-old man

The driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash who was not injured.

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What’s next

Cincinnati police are asking any witnesses to the crash to contact the department's Traffic Unit at 513-352-2514 with any information that could aid the investigation.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of safe driving practices, such as obeying speed limits, avoiding impaired driving, and always wearing a seatbelt, in order to prevent similar fatal crashes in the future.