10-11-18 Accidental Injury - 98 Riverside Drive
10-11-18 Accidental Injury - 98 Riverside Drive
- Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) was conducting time trials along Riverside Drive when a participant, Mr. Dennis Olthoff was negotiating serpentine barriers when the vehicle he was driving struck a traffic barrier.
- The barrier became airborne and struck two volunteers who were working the event.
- Hamilton County EMS responded and transported both volunteers to a local hospital.
- Volunteer 1 sustained critical injuries.
- Volunteer 2 sustained minor injuries and has been discharged from the hospital.The investigation will continue in a logical manner.
Driver (1983 Lola):
Dennis Olthoff (Male, 30)
Volunteer / Race Official 1:
Jeff Banker (Male, 59)
Volunteer / Race Official 2:
Byron Evans (Male, 53)
The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.
NOTE: The preceding information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.
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