CLARK COUNTY — All lanes on I-70 westbound are open after an injury accident shut down the interstate Sunday night and sent one person to an area hospital.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed in a press release that the Springfield Post received reports of a serious crash on I-70 westbound near Enon Road at 8:10 p.m.
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According to OSHP, a 2004 GMC Envoy was traveling eastbound on I-70 at a high rate of speed, when the driver lost control and struck a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado. The driver of the Chevrolet swerved to try and avoid impact, but instead struck a 2015 Ford Edge.
The GMC continued off the left side of the roadway, struck the median barrier, entered the westbound side of the interstate and overturned multiple times.
The driver of the GMC, Roger Grout, 34 of New Carlisle, was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from his vehicle. OSHP confirmed he was transported to Soin Medical Center with life threatening injuries.
The drivers of the two additional vehicles involved were not injured.
Traffic on I-70 westbound was shut down while crews responded to the scene.