Zanesville, OH (June 11, 2026) – Three people were hurt in a two-vehicle collision on Ohio Route 555 near Township Road 1393 on Tuesday, June 10, at approximately 2:13 p.m. The accident involved two trucks, one of which was pulling a trailer.
Jacob Baker, 31, of Philo, was traveling northbound when his truck crossed left of center and struck a truck driven by John J. Spargrove Sr., 58, of Zanesville. Spargrove’s vehicle went off the right side of the road and into a ditch.
Baker was airlifted to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Spargrove and a passenger, Joshua Hunter, 23, of Dresden, were taken to Genesis Hospital. Emergency units from multiple agencies responded and assisted at the scene. The wreck remains under investigation.
We wish all three men a full recovery and hold them and their families in our thoughts.
What Typically Happens After a Left-of-Center Truck Crash in Ohio?
A left-of-center crash occurs when a vehicle crosses the centerline into oncoming traffic. These collisions are among the most serious on rural two-lane roads because there is little time or space for either driver to react. When large trucks are involved, the force of the impact is significantly greater than in a typical passenger vehicle crash.
Trailers add another layer of complexity to these accidents. When a truck pulling a trailer is struck, the trailer can jackknife, tip, or push the tow vehicle off the road entirely: all of which can increase the risk of serious injury to everyone involved. The position and weight of the trailer at the moment of contact are usually part of any post-crash review.
Air medical transport is typically reserved for the most serious cases, particularly when a trauma center with specialized surgical capabilities is needed quickly. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus is a Level I trauma facility, meaning it is fully equipped to handle the most critical injuries.
