CINCINNATI — Authorities have identified the man killed in an early morning hit-and-run crash Tuesday as 37-year-old Gregory Napier, a resident of Cincinnati. The fatal incident took place around 2:30 a.m. on Werk Road near Mayridge Court in the city’s Westwood neighborhood.
Emergency crews from Cincinnati Police District 3 and medical personnel rushed to the scene after receiving reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. When first responders arrived, they found Napier lying in the roadway with critical injuries. Despite efforts to perform life-saving measures, he was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
Following the crash, Werk Road was shut down between Queen City Avenue and Boudinot Avenue for several hours as investigators worked to process the scene and gather evidence. The road has since been reopened, but police continue to investigate the deadly incident. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office later confirmed Napier’s identity.
At this time, authorities have released limited information about the vehicle involved in the collision. Investigators believe the suspect’s car likely sustained significant front-end damage due to the impact. However, no specific make or model has been provided, and the driver has not yet been identified. Police are relying on community assistance to help locate the vehicle and person responsible.
The Cincinnati Police Department is asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or seen a damaged vehicle in the area around the time of the incident to come forward. Surveillance footage from homes or businesses along Werk Road may also prove valuable in the ongoing investigation. Those with information are urged to contact the Cincinnati Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
The tragic death of Gregory Napier has shaken the Westwood community and left his family and friends searching for answers. As police continue working to identify and apprehend the driver, the incident serves as a painful reminder of the dangers pedestrians face and the devastating consequences of fleeing the scene of an accident. Authorities remain committed to bringing justice to Napier’s loved ones and urge the public to help in any way they can.