Thomas Sweigard, 53, dies when his van rear-ends a semi on I-70 in Clark County
Modified Date:
Sat, 11/22/2014 - 9:25amAccident Date:
Thursday, November 20, 2014Columbus man killed in Clark County crash
Investigators said that witnesses reported Sweigard passing other cars and driving fast as the traffic slowed.
I-70 crash kills Columbus driver
“He was always there for everybody who needed him,” said Queen, who has three daughters and two surviving sons.
Thomas Sweigard, 53, of Columbus, was approaching a construction zone in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near Route 4 in Clark County late Thursday night when he changed lanes to pass slowed traffic. Sweigard, whom witnesses reported was driving at a hight speed, rear-ended a semi, and his van was crushed under the truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Type: Truck Accident
People Involved:
Thomas Sweigard
Jerome Utterback
Cheryl Utterback
Roadway:
I-70 near Route 4County:
Clark County, OHArea:
Dayton, OH
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