Libertarian candidate John Hancock indicted for hit-and-run that seriously injured a woman in Ohio; trial set for March 4, 2026.

John David Hancock, a 31-year-old Libertarian candidate for Ohio’s 1st Congressional District, was indicted on a fifth-degree felony charge for failing to stop after a December 3, 2025, hit-and-run accident that left a woman seriously injured. Video evidence linked his vehicle to the crash on Groesbeck Road and Hamilton Avenue, where the victim was struck while crossing in snowy, dark conditions. Prosecutors allege Hancock lied to his insurer, claiming he hit a tree, and fled the scene. He pleaded not guilty and was released on his own recognizance, with a March 4, 2026, court date. The state may pursue a homicide charge if the victim dies. Hancock remains on the May 5, 2026, primary ballot.