Orange Twp, OH — August 13, 2025, Two people were killed and three were injured in a car accident at around 8:30 P.M. on US Route 23.
According to official reports, a three vehicle accident occurred on US Route 23 near SR-750 when a Dodge Ram traveling south on Route 23 veered into the opposite lane and collided head-on with a Toyota Venza. The impact the caused the Dodge to strike a northbound Honda Accord, resulting in fires in both vehicles.
When first responders arrived on the scene they found two passengers in the Toyota identified as Carol Waldman and Amanda Reidling, fatally injured and pronounced them deceased, while the driver and an addition passenger were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The Dodge driver was found to have been seriously injured and taken to the hospital as well. Authorities have not released any update on the investigation’s status.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a crash involves multiple vehicles, unexpected movement across lanes, and serious outcomes, the challenge isn’t just in cleaning up the aftermath—it’s in making sense of it all. That requires more than routine work at the scene. It requires sharp questions that help uncover what may have gone unseen.
Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A vehicle suddenly veering into oncoming traffic raises major questions about what led to that loss of control. Investigators should be looking at more than tire marks and impact points. Did they map the crash scene with precision tools? Reconstructing each vehicle’s path is critical when the crash includes secondary impacts and fire damage. In these situations, officers need to separate what damage came from the first collision versus the chain reaction that followed. Whether that level of detail was pursued can make all the difference in understanding who was doing what, and why.
Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
When a truck like a Dodge Ram suddenly moves into the wrong lane, there’s reason to question whether a mechanical issue was involved. Was there a steering failure, a brake issue, or even a locked wheel that caused the driver to lose control? It’s not always visible at the scene—especially when fire damage complicates things. Unless someone does a thorough inspection of the wreckage, any defect that triggered the crash may never come to light.
Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Fire or no fire, there’s often still a chance to retrieve electronic data from event recorders, GPS systems, or even mobile devices. This data might show if the driver tried to brake, how fast they were going, or whether the vehicle drifted gradually or swerved sharply. If any cameras, public or private, captured the collision or the moments just before, they could also help answer key questions. When electronic records are left untouched, critical parts of the story go untold.
Every serious crash should spark deeper inquiry. What caused the shift across lanes? Could something have been wrong with the vehicle? What digital evidence could fill in the blanks? These aren’t abstract questions—they’re essential steps toward the truth.
Takeaways:
- Proper reconstruction is critical in multi-vehicle crashes, especially when fires are involved.
- Mechanical failure in the vehicle that crossed lanes should be considered and ruled out.
- Digital and video evidence could clarify the driver’s actions before impact, if reviewed.
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