by Kia Overturned Due to a Cicada in Ohio
In Ohio, a Kia driver overturned their car because of a cicada. According to reports, the driver was not injured, but the car sustained serious damage. Police jokingly stated that the “suspect” (the cicada) had fled the scene and warned drivers about possible “attacks” from these insects.
Summer is a time when many people drive with their windows open. While fresh air is pleasant, insects often become unwanted companions. Usually, the most fear is caused by wasps, bees, and hornets, but it turns out that cicadas can also cause problems.
These persistent cicadas don’t respect personal space, even while driving. Maybe it’s worth keeping the windows closed for the next few weeks.
Police added that no one was injured in this incident, but the car overturned onto its side. The damage includes the hood, bumper, side panel, as well as a shattered windshield and panoramic sunroof.
Cicadas and Their Season
Cicadas spend most of their lives underground before emerging to the surface. This year, the Brood XIV population has become active, which is considered one of the largest among the 17-year periodic cicadas. Their numbers can reach 1.5 million per acre, although tens or hundreds of thousands are more commonly encountered.
This case became an unusual example of how even harmless insects can cause unpredictable situations on the road. Drivers should indeed be careful, especially during the period of mass cicada emergence.
