Harrison Police Officer Struck By Vehicle While Directing Traffic

The accident happened Wednesday afternoon near Harrison High School.

(Harrison, Oh.) – A Harrison Police officer was struck by a vehicle outside William Henry Harrison High School on Wednesday afternoon.

Officer Joe Willig was directing traffic on West Road when he was struck by a vehicle. The incident occurred around 2:24 p.m.

After striking Willig, the vehicle continued on without stopping.

Lt. Robert Seiter tells Eagle Country 99.3 that Willig was transported by the Harrison Fire Department to UC Medical Center.

His status was not released.

Shortly after the incident, Harrison Police located the driver of the vehicle at their residence.

The accident remains under investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the accident is encouraged to contact the Harrison Police Department at 513-367-3715.

More from Local News

Comments

Add a comment

Log in to the club or enter your details below.
Rating *

Events

Greendale Police: Vehicle Thefts Being Investigated in Indiana & Ohio

Vehicle thefts were reported last Friday in Greendale

Ohio's Sales Tax Holiday Runs August 7-9

This year, the sales tax holiday only applies to select back-to-school items

Milan Native Wins Indian Trails 5K

The 2026 Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit is down to one race

Local Students Participate at IHSAA Leadership Conference

The annual event is held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Bicycle, Scooter Giveaway Returns for 2nd Annual Zack Bolton Memorial

The event happens August 15 at Lawrenceburg Speedway

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Clay Walker - Rumor Has It

Joe Nichols Home Run 2:08
Scotty McCreery See You Tonight 2:04
Neal McCoy Wink 2:02
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 2:00