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Fatal I-70 Crash Claims Huber Heights Man's Life
3 Jul
Summary
- A fatal crash occurred on I-70 eastbound near U.S. 68 early Wednesday.
- Huber Heights man, 33, died after his vehicle rear-ended a truck.
- Multiple vehicles were involved, and the crash is under investigation.
A devastating multi-vehicle collision on I-70 eastbound in Clark County early Wednesday morning resulted in a fatality. The incident occurred at approximately 5:20 a.m. near U.S. 68.
Ryan Lehman, a 33-year-old resident of Huber Heights, was driving a Kia Forte when he rear-ended a Ford F-350 that was towing another vehicle. Following the initial impact, Lehman's Kia became disabled in the roadway.
Tragically, the Kia was subsequently struck by a Ford F-550. Lehman was extricated from his vehicle and transported to Springfield Regional Medical Center with critical injuries. He was later transferred to Miami Valley Hospital, where he ultimately passed away from his injuries.
Authorities reported that the driver of the initial Ford F-350 and two child passengers in that vehicle were unharmed. The driver of the Ford F-550 sustained serious injuries, while their passenger was reportedly unhurt. The Ohio State Highway Patrol Springfield Post is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this fatal crash.
