Driver Killed in Clark County Truck Accident
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the driver, Travis L. Vance, 47, of Springfield, died at the scene of the Wednesday evening crash on I-70.
Candice BondTravis L. Vance, 47, of Springfield, was killed in a truck crash on Interstate 70 in Clark County on November 4, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
How the I-70 Crash in Clark County Unfolded
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the crash happened on eastbound I-70 near milepost 52 at 7:09 p.m. Troopers said Vance was merging from U.S. Route 68 when his car went onto the path of an eastbound semi tractor-trailer. The patrol said the semi struck the driver's side of the car. Vance died at the scene, and the semi driver was not hurt. Officials said a light rain was coming down when the crash happened.
What Happens Next in the Highway Patrol Investigation
Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol are still investigating the crash. Eastbound I-70 was cut to a single lane for roughly three hours during the cleanup and investigation, and all lanes have reopened. The Clark County Sheriff's Office and Springfield Township Fire/EMS also helped at the scene.
Once a crash report is finished, the people involved and their families can usually request a copy from the agency that wrote it.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Sources
Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Ohio usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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