NEWPORT, Ky. — The body of a motorcyclist was recovered from the Ohio River on Monday after a crash on the Taylor Southgate Bridge on Saturday night.
According to the Cincinnati Fire Department, the recovery took place around 5:40 p.m., near the Roebling Suspension Bridge, and the body was transported to the Campbell County Coroner’s Office.
Authorities reported that the motorcycle accident involved a collision with a car in stopped traffic, leading to the rider being ejected and falling into the river. Rescue teams began searching the river early Monday morning after extensive efforts continued until approximately 11 p.m. on Sunday night.
The Taylor Southgate Bridge was closed for nearly five hours on Saturday while emergency responders investigated the crash site. Newport police confirmed that the identity of the motorcyclist has been established, and the family has been notified.
Family members of the victim participated in the search, canvassing the riverbank from the Taylor Southgate Bridge to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Further investigations into the crash are ongoing.