Gates Mills Police Blotter: Crash, Gas Leak and Stone in the Road
Public Safety — Gates Mills
Officers handled a multi vehicle crash on Som Center Road, a punctured gas line and two separate roadway hazards over four days
Gates Mills police responded to a string of traffic related incidents between July 19 and July 23, including a rear end crash, a contractor who struck a gas line, and two roadway hazards caused by commercial trucks. Traffic Crash on Som Center Road On Monday, July 20 at 5:20 p.m., officers responded to the area of Gates Mills Boulevard and Som Center Road for a motor vehicle crash. Investigation showed both drivers were traveling northbound on Som Center Road when a Mazda CX5 failed to stop in time and struck a Jeep Cherokee that was stopped at Som Circle. The driver of the Mazda was cited for assured clear distance ahead. Contractor Strikes Gas Line on Chagrin River Road Officers responded to the area of Chagrin River Road and Deerfield Road on Tuesday, July 21 at 10:38 a.m. after a contractor struck a gas line while digging. The road was closed while crews waited for Enbridge Gas to arrive and make repairs. Enbridge completed the repair and the roadway reopened once work was finished. Stone Spill Closes Lane on Brigham Road A semi truck dropped stone across the roadway on Brigham Road on Thursday, July 23 at 10:19 a.m., creating a traffic hazard. The truck had already left the area by the time officers arrived, and the stone was found in the eastbound lane on the hill. The service department was called to clear the debris from the roadway. Fireworks Complaint Checked Out Officers checked the area of Riverview Road and Hillside Lane on Sunday, July 19 at 6:38 p.m. after a fireworks complaint. The area was found to be quiet and the call was checked ok.
Frequently Asked Questions
What period does this Gates Mills police blotter cover?
The blotter covers traffic related incidents between July 19 and July 23, including a rear end crash, a contractor who struck a gas line, and two roadway hazards caused by commercial trucks.
What happened in the Som Center Road crash?
On Monday, July 20 at 5:20 p.m., a Mazda CX5 traveling northbound on Som Center Road failed to stop in time and struck a Jeep Cherokee that was stopped at Som Circle. The driver of the Mazda was cited for assured clear distance ahead.
Why was Chagrin River Road closed?
A contractor struck a gas line while digging near Chagrin River Road and Deerfield Road on Tuesday, July 21 at 10:38 a.m. The road was closed while Enbridge Gas made repairs, and it reopened once the work was finished.
What caused the road hazard on Brigham Road?
A semi truck dropped stone across the eastbound lane on Brigham Road on Thursday, July 23 at 10:19 a.m. The truck had already left the area when officers arrived, and the service department was called to clear the debris.
Did the fireworks complaint lead to any action?
No. Officers checked the area of Riverview Road and Hillside Lane on Sunday, July 19 at 6:38 p.m. after a fireworks complaint, found the area quiet, and the call was checked ok.