FAIRFIELD, Butler County — Two people are dead after a crash near the Butler County Regional Airport on Friday, according to our media partners, WCPO-9 TV.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
The single-car crash occurred at the intersection of Bobmeyer Road and East Airport Road in Fairfield around 4:50 p.m.
TRENDING STORIES:
- Pope Francis dies: Vatican releases cause of death
- 1 treated for smoke inhalation, several units damaged after fire at apartment complex
- 7 injured after driver drops phone, hits parked truck in Dayton neighborhood
The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office identified one of the victims as Juan Gurrion Cortez, 26, on Monday, according to WCPO-9.
Fairfield police told WCPO-9 that Cortez was driving the car when the crash occurred.
He was flown to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, but died on the way, according to WCPO-9.
Police said a passenger in the car died on scene, but the Butler County Coroner has not released their identity.
It is unclear how many people were in the car when the crash occurred.
Police believe speed is a factor in the crash, according to WCPO-9.
News Center 7 will continue to follow this story.
[SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
©2025 Cox Media Group
