Quick Hit:

Reports indicate that Haitian migrants are responsible for eight to ten car accidents daily in Springfield, Ohio, leading to safety concerns among residents. This increase in crashes has been attributed to unfamiliarity with U.S. road laws.

Key Details:

• Springfield, Ohio, has seen an influx of 20,000 Haitian migrants in recent years.
• Local residents claim eight to ten accidents daily are caused by Haitian immigrants.
• Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is sending additional state troopers and $2.5 million to help manage the situation.

Diving Deeper:

Springfield, Ohio, is facing a severe road safety issue as local residents report that Haitian migrants are responsible for the majority of daily car accidents. According to reports from the New York Post, there are eight to ten accidents a day involving newly arrived migrants unfamiliar with U.S. traffic laws. The situation has led some residents to label the city's streets as "combat zones."

One tragic incident underscoring these concerns involved 71-year-old Kathy Heaton, who was struck and killed by a Haitian driver in December. The driver, Robenson Louis, faced no charges despite driving with expired license plates. Kathy’s daughter-in-law, Mandy Heaton, expressed her family’s devastation over the decision not to prosecute Louis. “We were devastated,” she said. 

Residents of Springfield claim that the new migrants are obtaining temporary driving permits without sufficient knowledge of U.S. traffic rules. "I've seen cars drive up into buildings and onto sidewalks," one resident told *The Post*. Footage circulating online shows numerous car crashes, often resulting in severe property damage.

The influx of around 20,000 Haitian migrants into the city of 60,000 people has prompted Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to intervene, deploying state troopers and allocating $2.5 million to address the growing crisis.