Columbus Police searching for black pickup truck after tanker truck fire that closed I-270
Columbus, Ohio – A serious crash involving a fuel tanker and a black pickup truck shut down both directions of Interstate 270 on the Northeast Side of Columbus, Ohio, on the afternoon of June 22, 2025.
According to the Columbus Division of Police, the incident occurred at approximately 1:39 p.m. when the driver of a black pickup truck lost control while exiting from southbound I-270 to eastbound State Route 161. The vehicle collided with a tanker truck hauling fuel, forcing it into a guardrail. The impact caused the tanker to overturn and burst into flames.
Emergency crews quickly responded to the scene, and the Columbus Division of Fire was able to contain the blaze shortly after arrival. Witnesses reported the fire around 1:40 p.m., and thick black smoke was visible for miles.
The tanker truck driver was transported to OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in stable condition. However, the pickup truck driver fled the scene eastbound on State Route 161 and has not been located. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Columbus Police Accident Investigation Unit at 614-645-4767 or provide anonymous tips through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).
The crash forced the closure of I-270 in both directions near State Route 161, along with nearby ramps, causing significant traffic disruption. The Ohio EPA may respond due to the hazardous nature of the spill.
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