Cincinnati, OH – Ronald Bardo Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Harrison Ave

Cincinnati, OH (September 3, 2020) – A man was killed and two others injured after they were struck by a vehicle that entered a sidewalk in Cincinnati on Sunday evening, August 30. 

According to reports from the Cincinnati Police Department, the accident occurred on Harrison Avenue in the South Fairmont area at around 10:20 p.m. For unknown reasons, a 2010 Ford F-150 pickup truck left the roadway and jumped the curb onto the sidewalk. 

Officials reported that 66-year-old Ronald Bardo was pronounced dead at the scene. Two others who were also on the sidewalk were treated sustained injuries. The driver was also injured but did not require medical treatment. 

No charges have been filed at this time. An ongoing investigation into the accident is currently underway. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Ronald Bardo at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Ohio 

Pedestrians are extremely vulnerable in the event of a crash involving a motor vehicle. Each year, thousands of pedestrians are killed in collisions across the country. In 2017, a reported 5,977 pedestrians were killed in accidents, an estimate of one death every 88 minutes. That year, another 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency rooms for injuries sustained in a crash. There were 145 pedestrian fatalities reported across Ohio in 2017. 

The preventable death of a loved one can be a shattering and entirely traumatic experience for surviving family members, and no amount of compensation can ever make up for the death of a loved one. Ohio wrongful death suits can be raised from careless acts, including a car crash, resulting in the death of a family member, in order to recover lost compensation for a representative of the deceased. Surviving family members should consult with an Ohio wrongful death lawyer who can help guide them through the process and construct a strong legal claim after the loss of a family member of a deadly accident.  

If you are filing an Ohio wrongful death claim in Cincinnati, hiring an attorney from the Green Law Firm can significantly benefit your case and put you on track to recover deserved legal compensation. We know how to litigate wrongful death lawsuits in Ohio and can adapt our strategies to the unique circumstances of your case, and our experienced personal injury lawyers will fight for the legal rights of families who have lost a loved one. Contact our offices today at (513)769-0840 if you have lost a family member due to the negligence of another. 

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