Ohio

James M. Taggart Injured in Accident at I-70 in Zanesville, OH

Published on: April 17, 2025

Date of Accident
April 16, 2025
Victim's Name(s)
James M. Taggart
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Ohio State Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that injured at least two people at I-70 in Zanesville, OH on April 16th, 2025. Police say the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. According to investigators, a semi-truck headed westbound is alleged to have collided with the rear of a Mack truck. The impact from the collision is said to have caused the vehicle to be pushed into a Dodge Ram and a disabled vehicle, that caused it to overturn. officials say the driver of the semi-truck, identified s 51-year-old James M. Taggart, suffered n0n-life-threatening injuries. A second person involved, identified as 43-year-old Jennifer Paisley, was treated at the scene. Additional details were not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
I-70
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries (1), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-Truck was involved in a collision with multiple other vehicles

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