1 killed after loose semi truck tire hits vehicle on I-70, police say - WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Ohio
Interstate 70
Incident type
Crash, Semi truck

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Ohio Today in Ohio: A person was killed after a loose semi truck tire hit a vehicle on Interstate 70 on Friday at around 4:10 p.m. A white Freightliner semi was traveling west on I-70 when the left rear trailer tire broke free from the brake drum and bounced onto the eastbound lanes. The tire struck three passenger vehicles: a maroon Ford Taurus, a gray GMC Terrain, and a white Hyundai Tucson. The driver of the Ford was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Operator of the white Freightliner semi At-fault party

Original reporting

1 killed after loose semi truck tire hits vehicle on I-70, police say - WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio

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