Insect Frightens Driver, Leading to Dramatic Car Flip | Carscoops

      A cicada is being held responsible for a serious accident, but fortunately, no one was injured.

      June 19, 2025, at 16:30

      by Michael Gauthier

      

      

      An Ohio driver in a Kia reportedly overturned their crossover because of a cicada.

      The driver escaped injury in the incident, but the vehicle sustained significant damage.

      Police humorously remarked that the “suspect” fled the scene and advised drivers to beware of cicada “attacks.”

      As summer approaches, many people are driving with their windows down. While there's nothing quite like enjoying the outdoors, insects tend to follow closely behind.

      Typically, the main worry is wasps, bees, and hornets, as a sting can certainly ruin the experience. Yet, one driver in Ohio appeared to be exceedingly frightened by cicadas.

      On Facebook, the Blue Ash Police Department shared a photo of a Kia crossover on its side and quipped that a “cicada attack can be dangerous.” Although the insects are harmless, authorities mentioned, “These annoying cicadas disregard personal space, even while driving. It might be wise to keep the windows shut for the next few weeks.”

      The department also confirmed that no one was hurt in the incident, before joking that the ‘suspect’ had fled. While the cicada may have gotten away, the crossover ended up flipped over. Details on how this happened remain unclear, but the Kia experienced severe damage to its hood, bumper, and passenger side. It also showed a shattered windshield and panoramic sunroof.

      Blue Ash Police Department

      Though the police provided limited information about the crash, cicadas spend most of their lives underground before taking flight. According to the University of Connecticut, this year marks the emergence of Brood XIV, known to be one of the largest among the 17-year periodical cicada broods.

      These insects emerge to mate, and the university noted that some “periodical cicadas can reach astonishing population densities, exceeding 1.5 million per acre.” However, “tens to hundreds of thousands per acre is more typical.”

      H/T to NBC4i