Springfield, OH (September 25, 2024) – A tragic accident occurred on September 24, 2024, at approximately 6:51 a.m. on Interstate 70, resulting in the death of one individual. The Springfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSP) is currently investigating the three-vehicle collision that took place near mile marker 68 in Harmony Township.
Preliminary investigations reveal that a Kia Forte, a Nissan Rogue, and a Ford Fusion were all traveling eastbound on I-70 at the time of the crash. The Kia and Ford were initially positioned in the right lane, while the Nissan was in the center lane. According to investigators, the driver of the Kia attempted to change lanes from the right lane across all lanes of travel to the left lane but lost control of the vehicle during the maneuver.
After losing control, the Kia swerved back across the roadway, striking the Nissan in the process. The impact caused the Nissan to collide with the Ford in the right lane. Following the collisions, both the Ford and the Nissan veered off the right side of the roadway, ultimately crashing into nearby trees.
The driver of the Nissan, identified as 39-year-old Jean Babylor from Indianapolis, tragically succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash at the scene. Additionally, a passenger in the Nissan suffered serious, life-threatening injuries and was initially transported to Springfield Regional Medical Center before being airlifted to Miami Valley Hospital for further treatment.
The driver of the Ford was treated at the scene for minor injuries, while the driver of the Kia was reported to be uninjured.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with OSP receiving assistance from Harmony Township Fire and EMS, the Clark County Coroner’s Office, the Ohio Department of Transportation, and Dan’s Towing & Recovery.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr. Babylor during this difficult time.
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