Driver left with minor injuries after cicada from swarm flies threw open window and onto his face, causing him to crash car into utility pole on Riverside Drive in Cincinnati, Ohio
Police: Cicada causes car to crash in Cincinnati
According to Cincinnati police, the crash happened when a cicada flew through an open car window, causing the driver to then hit a pole along Riverside Drive.
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Cicadas are swarming across the Cincinnati area. They're part of Brood X, which emerge from the ground every 17 years to mate.
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“Remember to keep your windows rolled up until our little red-eyed friends are gone,” the police department said.
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The motorist sustained minor injuries, but police tweeted photos showing the car was heavily damaged.
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