ZANESVILLE, OH – A three-vehicle accident on I-70 West claimed the life of a 50-year-old man this morning.
The incident occurred shortly after 10:30 a.m. near Milepost 151 in Muskingum County. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a vehicle in the left lane experienced a flat tire and lost control while attempting to move to the median.
The out-of-control vehicle struck another car driven by Robert Murgatroyd of Zanesville. Murgatroyd’s vehicle then collided with a semi, causing it to overturn onto its left side.
Murgatroyd was pronounced dead at the scene by the Muskingum County Coroner. The other drivers involved sustained no injuries.
Authorities are conducting an ongoing investigation into the crash.