News Release

The Georgetown Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two-vehicle, commercial related fatal traffic crash. The crash occurred on September 10, 2025 at approximately 8:10 a.m. on State Route 32 at the intersection of Tri-County Highway in Eagle Township.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2018 Kia Sportage, operated by T iffany M. Keidel, age 30 of Hillsboro, Ohio was driving northbound on Tri-County Highway crossing State Route 32. A 2013 Kenworth T8 tractor-trailer, operated by Andrew J. Kirby, age 54 of Georgetown, Ohio was driving westbound on State Route 32 in the right lane of two. Mrs. Keidel failed to yield at the intersection and was struck by Mr. Kirby. After impact, the vehicles continued off the right side of the roadway, back onto the westbound lanes, across the median, across the eastbound lanes of State Route 32 coming to rest in the grassy shoulder.

Mrs. Keidel was pronounced deceased on scene by medi cal personnel and Brown County Coroners Office. A juvenile passenger in Mrs. Keidel’s vehicle was transported by medical helicopter to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital with serious injuries.

Mr. Kirby was transported by EMS to a local hospital for minor injuries.

All occupants were wearing the installed safety belts. Units assisting on scene were: EJFED Fire and EMS, Mt. Orab Fire Department, Adams County EMS, Ohio Department of Transportation, Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Brown County Coroners Office, and Boyd’s Towing.

The crash remains under investigation by the Georgetown Post.