{"id":39644,"date":"2026-08-12T00:35:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T19:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=39644"},"modified":"2026-08-12T00:35:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T19:35:43","slug":"traffic-reporter-barely-keeps-it-pg-as-cincinnati-highway-crash-happens-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=39644","title":{"rendered":"Traffic Reporter Barely Keeps It &#8216;PG&#8217; as Cincinnati Highway Crash Happens Live"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\" data-body-type=\"bodyblocks\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">WCPO-TV meteorologist and traffic anchor KJ Jacobs was shocked as he watched two vehicles collide on the highway camera behind him during a live traffic report broadcast.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Jacobs had been pointing out a stopped car along northbound Interstate 71 near Gilbert Avenue. As traffic passed on either side, another vehicle approached from the ramp area and struck the stopped car.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">His surprise was immediate and nearly included an on-air expletive. Jacobs stopped himself, covered his mouth and apologized before explaining that he had witnessed a crash in real time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Jacobs later shared the 16-second clip on his own social media accounts and labeled it a blooper.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Highway camera captures the collision behind him<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Embedded media follows. Please allow a moment for it to load.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The original Facebook reel shows Jacobs discussing the stopped vehicle before another car crosses the screen, hits it and brings the live report to an abrupt pause.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Jacobs works on Good Morning Tri-State for WCPO-TV in Cincinnati, an ABC affiliate. His <a data-ylk=\"slk:official station biography;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wcpo.com\/kj-jacobs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">official station biography<\/a> identifies him as both a traffic anchor and meteorologist.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The stopped vehicle&#8217;s hazard lights appear to be flashing in the footage. However, the short clip does not explain why it stopped or what caused the approaching driver to collide with it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The video ends before police, firefighters or medical personnel arrive. No official agency had publicly identified the drivers or released details about injuries or citations as of Aug. 7.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">What drivers should do after a crash<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-ylk=\"slk:The Ohio Driver Manual;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/publicsafety.ohio.gov\/who-we-are\/resources\/digest-of-motor-vehicle-laws\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">The Ohio Driver Manual<\/a> advises drivers with a disabled vehicle to move off the road when possible and turn on their emergency flashers. Drivers should not attempt to push or repair a vehicle while standing in an active travel lane.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Ohio State Highway Patrol also advises stranded motorists to remain with their vehicles, keep their seat belts fastened, and contact authorities for help. Drivers can call #677 to report an accident or breakdown on an Ohio highway, according to the state&#8217;s <a data-ylk=\"slk:OHGO travel service;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ohgo.com\/resources\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">OHGO travel service<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Anyone facing an immediate danger should call 911. 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