Driver going wrong way on I-71 killed late Monday

CINCINNATI (WXIX) – The driver killed in the wrong-way crash on I-71 late Monday has been discovered.

Joe Brantley, 32, was driving a 2011 Chevy Malibu northbound on southbound I-71, in accordance to the Cincinnati Police Office.

As he drove in the erroneous route, Brantley hit a further Chevy Malibu, which was currently being pushed by 58-calendar year-outdated Marion Shelton, law enforcement mentioned.

The visitors device responded to the crash all over 10 p.m.

Brantley was taken to the College of Cincinnati Health care Heart, the place he died from his accidents, in accordance to CPD. He was not putting on a seatbelt, police additional.

Shelton, who was putting on a seatbelt, experienced insignificant accidents and is envisioned to be okay, in accordance to police.

Extreme velocity and impairment as elements are however to be decided, for every law enforcement.

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