1 dead after loose semi tire causes multi-vehicle crash on I-70 near downtown Columbus, police say
Summary
Semi Truck Crash Columbus Alabama in Columbus, Alabama: One person was killed Friday afternoon when a loose tire from a semitruck struck their vehicle and two others on Interstate 70 East near downtown Columbus. The Columbus Division of Police said a white Freightliner semi was heading westbound on I-70 passing Miller Avenue when the left rear trailer tire broke free from the brake drum around 4:10 p.m. The tire bounced into the eastbound lanes of I-70, hitting a maroon Ford Taurus, a gray GMC Terrain, and a white Hyundai Tucson. The driver of the Ford was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:20 p.m., while the drivers of the semi, GMC, and Hyundai were not injured.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner semi operator | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
1 dead after loose semi tire causes multi-vehicle crash on I-70 near downtown Columbus, police say