In a desperate attempt to evict a cicada that had infiltrated his vehicle, a 37-year-old Ohio driver lost control of his 2021 Kia Sorento, leading police to quip that the insect had 'fled the scene'.

The incident, which bizarrely unfolded in Blue Ash, Ohio, left the driver unscathed despite his Kia rolling onto its side after hitting a pole in the pursuit of the pesky Brood XIV bug. With cicadas set to invade in droves this year, local authorities are now humorously urging residents to keep their windows rolled up—or risk unwittingly becoming a part of cicada lore.

The cinematic journey of this bizarre occurrence began as the driver was enjoying what one may assume was a perfectly uneventful drive. But, alas, tranquility was shattered when a cicada, perhaps feeling a bit too comfortable, decided to join him. His reaction involved an aggressive swat at the insect, which ultimately led to him losing control of his vehicle.

As fate would have it, the man's fervent battle for vehicular insect expulsion resulted in the vehicle veering off the road. It's unclear whether he intended to pull over for a breather or simply engage in an unorthodox maneuver meant to impress the cicada—since nothing yells 'I care' quite like crashing your car over a bug.

This unexpected turn of events culminated in the vehicle colliding with a pole, causing it to gracefully roll onto its passenger side. Given the intricate design of modern cars and their capability to withstand varied mishaps, one has to wonder if the Sorento silently judged its owner during this folly. Luckily, however, the driver emerged from this entanglement in perfect condition. Perhaps he should consider offering the cicada a ride next time.

The Blue Ash Police Department took to the scene with an unexpected wit, announcing that the cicada had decided to 'flee the scene' moments before the first responders arrived. This gave rise to rumors that cicadas may now come with a flight risk label when infiltrating human vehicles. If only they had a reputation for keeping their secrets under wraps when escaping.

Not exactly known for their subtlety, cicadas are set to stage a grand emergence across several states this year, with Brood XIV taking center stage. These critters have mastered the art of invisibility by spending anywhere from 13 to 17 years underground as nymphs, only to surface once a decade for an exuberant revelry of noise-making and—clearly, the occasional vehicular interruption.

In light of this unforgettable escapade, the police department has stressed the importance of keeping car windows secure. It's a sound piece of advice that, while amusing, could very well save future drivers ample grief when faced with car ride companions that don’t come with seatbelts. There's nothing like rejecting nature's magnificence from the confines of a rolling steel cage.

The unexpected cicada encounter has transformed into a lesson about attention, insects, and the precarious relationship between avid drivers and nymph-emerged arthropods. For those in Blue Ash, Buckle up and roll up those windows—unless you want to contribute to the statistics of cicada-related incidents, which thus far languish at one but could inevitably rise as the summer stretches on.

While we may never know what the cicada’s final thought was during its audacious joyride, one thing is certain: in the game of driver versus cicada, the cicada, at least for now, has claimed the upper wing. Perhaps the driver's next venture will involve searching for the elusive flying insect with a tailgate-friendly mug of lemonade—minus the mishaps, of course.