Hamilton County , OH : 35- Years old man was by I-75 bridge collapse in Hamilton County on Tuesday , January 20th 2015

The tragic case of the man killed in the Interstate 75 overpass collapse was closed relatively quickly, Cincinnati and Hamilton County officials said Tuesday.

Brandon Carl, 35, of Augusta, Kentucky, died when the Hopple Street overpass bridge suffered a "catastrophic pancake" collapse, according to the Hamilton County Coroner's office.

Carl was standing on the overpass and was crushed to death, the city confirmed during the Tuesday press conference in Camp Washington.

Cincinnati Fire Department and other emergency personnel used air bags to lift the heavy beams that crushed Carl. His body was recovered at 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, more than four hours after the structure collapsed.

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A series of investigations conducted by multiple authorities must now take place in order to reopen the roadway - a major artery in Greater Cincinnati - and restore normal traffic patterns to the area.

In addition to the city's investigation, the Ohio Department of Transportation said Kokosing Construction Co, in charge of bridge removal, is doing a "forensic investigation" of why the bridge collapsed. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is also conducting investigations into Carl's death.

When the initial investigations end, Kokosing will remove road debris, officials said. After that, the road surface will be assessed to make sure vehicles can use it safely, repairs will be made and then I-75 South will be reopened. That could take two days. Officials asked motorists to keep using alternative routes until told otherwise.




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Man killed by I-75 bridge collapse