SPRINGFIELD, Clark County, Ohio, Nov. 10, 2026 — A woman was hospitalized on Saturday evening, November 7, after her car struck a vehicle stopped in a travel lane on eastbound Interstate 70 in Clark County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened just before 6 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 70 past State Route 4. A preliminary investigation found a Mazda CX-3, driven by 58-year-old Ruth Castiaux, was traveling eastbound in the middle lane when it hit the rear of a Volkswagen Passat that was stopped in that lane facing eastbound.
The driver of the Volkswagen reportedly left the scene on foot and has not been identified. Medics took Castiaux to Soin Medical Center with injuries described as minor.
The middle and right lanes of Interstate 70 were shut down for about two hours while troopers worked the crash scene. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the investigation is continuing.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
Local Crash Information for Springfield, OH
The crash was reported on Interstate 70 in Springfield. For more crash news from the area, see our latest Clark County crash news.
Frequently Asked Questions
What usually causes rear-end crashes like this one?
Rear-end collisions commonly happen when a driver doesn't notice or can't react in time to a vehicle stopped or slowed ahead, especially in a travel lane.
Why is a vehicle stopped in a travel lane so dangerous?
Other drivers typically expect traffic in a lane to keep moving. A stopped car gives approaching drivers less time to slow down or change lanes, raising the chance of a high-speed impact.
What should a driver do if their vehicle becomes disabled on a highway?
When possible, drivers should move to the shoulder, remember to turn on hazard lights, and exit away from traffic to wait for help.
Does leaving the scene of a crash change how it's investigated?
Yes. When a driver leaves before being identified, investigators typically have to rely on witness accounts, physical evidence and the report filed by the other driver to piece together what happened.
