Highway Patrol Investigating Deadly Crash on I-70 in Clark County

SPRINGFIELD- The Springfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Interstate 70 near Milepost 64 eastbound. The crash occurred on October 29, 2026, at approximately 5:08am.

A preliminary investigation revealed a 2016 International Prostar- tractor trailer combination, operated by Dennis Allen Ault, age 61, of Springfield, Ohio, was traveling eastbound on Interstate 70, drove off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree. Mr. Ault was pronounced deceased on scene.

Troopers from the Springfield Post were assisted on scene by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, Harmony Township Fire and EMS, Springfield Township Fire and EMS, the Ohio Department of Transportation, CareFlight, Ohio Emergency Management Agency and Dan’s Towing and Recovery. All three lanes on Interstate 70 eastbound were closed for approximately one and a half hours.

The crash remains under investigation.