Crash report — COLUMBUS, Ohio (8/20/2018 0:00)
unit 2 was traveling east on interstate 70 near the w. mound st. on-ramp in the inside lane. unit 1 was traveling the same direction in the second lane from the inside. the driver of unit #1 failed to maintain control, crossed into unit 2's lane of travel and struck unit 2 on its front right corner panel. the driver of unit 2 stated he was in the left most lane while the unit 1 was in the middle lane next to him when he hydroplaned into his lane. he stated his vehicle was then struck on the front right side. the driver of unit 1 stated him and unit 2 were both in the middle lane when a semi-truck splashed water onto his windshield making it hard for him to see. he then stated that he slowed down due to his vision being obstructed. next the driver said he was hit from behind. due to the physical evidence of the damage to the vehicles officers were able to determine that unit 1 was at fault and cited the driver for failure to control. no injuries were reported at the scene.