One dead in Interstate 70 Eastbound crash near Interstate 71 split
Summary
Semi Truck Crash Columbus Ohio in Columbus, Ohio: A red sedan crashed into a concrete wall on Interstate 71 Eastbound at the 102‑mile marker near its split with Interstate 70. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene by Columbus Police Department responders. Police reported that an eastbound semi-truck had lost a tire, which skidded across the interstate and caused several crashes, including this fatal one. Traffic on Interstate 70 was temporarily shut down but is now open in both directions.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Driver | Driver | Fatal |
Original reporting
One dead in Interstate 70 Eastbound crash near Interstate 71 split