CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio – A two-vehicle collision occurred on US 23 in Circleville Township, Pickaway County, on July 1, 2025, at approximately 8:47 AM, resulting in minor injuries and property damage. The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to the scene, where wet road conditions and hydroplaning were identified as contributing factors.
According to the official report, a 2011 red Honda Accord, driven by Clifford Ronnell Brown III, 26, of Chillicothe, Ohio, was traveling southbound on US-23 when it hydroplaned on the rain-slicked road. The vehicle veered out of its lane and struck a 2024 white Freightliner semi-tractor, operated by Jeffrey R. Christine, 49, of Belvidere, New Jersey. The crash occurred 0.10 miles of south of the downtown Circleville Cloverleaf, which has a posted speed limit of 55 mph.
The Honda Accord sustained disabling damage, primarily to its front end, and was towed by Eitel’s Towing. The Freightliner, owned by Western Express Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee, suffered minor damage and was not towed. Both drivers were wearing safety equipment, and airbags deployed in the Honda. Brown was cited for operating a vehicle without reasonable control (Ohio Revised Code 4511.202). Both drivers were evaluated by Circleville City EMS, with only Brown reporting minor injuries.
The crash occurred in daylight under rainy conditions, with the road surface described as wet and the highway featuring a divided flush median. No alcohol or drugs were suspected, and both drivers tested negative for impairment. The roadway was closed for approximately 50 minutes, with the scene cleared by 9:37 AM.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol, continues to investigate. No further details are available at this time.
