Joshua Christopher Holland, 27, of Adams County, Ohio, died Friday, September 18, 2026, after being struck by a vehicle while working in a construction zone on Interstate 275 near Springdale, Ohio.
According to Springdale police, officers responded to the crash shortly before 4 a.m. on eastbound I-275 near the 42.6-mile post, close to the I-75 interchange. Holland was working as a construction worker on the interstate when he was struck by a vehicle.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Joshua Christopher Holland |
| Age | 27 |
| Residence | Adams County, Ohio |
| Date of Crash | September 18, 2026 |
| Time | Shortly before 4 a.m. |
| Location | I-275 eastbound near mile marker 42.6 |
| Area | Springdale, Ohio |
| Occupation at Time of Crash | Construction worker |
| Incident | Worker struck by vehicle |
| Hospital | Bethesda North Hospital |
| Outcome | Died from injuries |
| Investigation | Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit |
| Charges | No charges pending |
| Speed/Impairment | Not considered factors, according to authorities |
Holland was taken from the scene to Bethesda North Hospital, where he later died from the injuries sustained in the collision. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office identified him as the victim.
Authorities said Holland was working within an area where bridge repair work was planned. The crash caused the eastbound lanes of I-275 near the I-75 interchange to remain closed for several hours while emergency crews and investigators worked at the scene. The interstate was later reopened.
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit is investigating the circumstances of the collision. Officials said speed and impairment were not factors, and no charges were pending in the latest information available.
For Holland’s family, friends and coworkers, his death represents the sudden loss of a 27-year-old whose life ended while he was carrying out his work duties.
Personal details about his education, career history, interests and funeral arrangements were not available in the verified reports reviewed for this article. Memorial information will be announced by the family when available.