David Eisnaugle killed, Stephen Albenze hurt in collision between car and semi on I-71.
Modified Date:
Fri, 09/26/2014 - 12:50pmAccident Date:
Friday, December 13, 20131 Killed, 1 Injured In Crash That Closed I-71 On North Side
Interstate 71 northbound has reopened on the city's north side after a fatal crash Saturday morning.
Interstate 71 northbound has reopened on the city's north side after a fatal crash Saturday morning.
According to Columbus police, officers responded to the area of I-71 near the Gemini Place exit on a report of a crash at about 6:14 a.m. Saturday.
Police said 29-year-old Stephen Albenze, of Elyria, was operating a 2008 Ford Mustang, while 69-year-old David Eisnaugle, of Newark, was operating a semi, both traveling northbound on I-71, when the semi collided with the vehicle before traveling off the side of the roadway.
After the collision, the semi struck a guardrail and a sound barrier.
Eisnaugle was pronounced dead at the scene, and Albenze was treated for a minor injury at the scene.
I-71 northbound was closed at Interstate 270 on the north side for about five hours, while emergency crews worked to clean up the scene and for police to investigate.
Type: Truck Accident
People Involved:
David Eisnaugle
Stephen Albenze
Roadway:
I-71City:
Columbus, OHCounty:
Franklin County, OHArea:
Columbus, OH
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