The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) has provided new information regarding a tragic three-vehicle collision that occurred Sunday evening on Interstate 71 in Delaware County.

The incident happened around 5 p.m. near the Tanger Outlets and the U.S.-36/State Route 37 exit in Berkshire Township.

According to OSHP, 35-year-old Michael Duncan was driving a black Hyundai Tucson northbound on I-71 when he reportedly lost control of the vehicle.

Duncan’s vehicle crossed the median, overturned, struck the median cable barrier, and collided head-on with a Chevrolet Silverado traveling southbound.

The Hyundai came to rest in the middle of the southbound lanes, while the Chevrolet veered off the left side of the highway.

A southbound Toyota Tacoma was hit by debris from the collision.

Michael Duncan was pronounced deceased at the scene. OSHP reported that Duncan was not wearing a seatbelt.

• Injured:
  • Two passengers in the Hyundai—a 38-year-old woman and a 10-year-old girl—sustained serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital.
  • The driver and passenger of the Chevrolet Silverado were also seriously injured and hospitalized.
  • The driver and passenger of the Toyota Tacoma were treated at the scene for minor injuries.

The crash prompted the closure of all southbound lanes of I-71 for approximately three hours as responders worked to clear the scene. Multiple agencies assisted in the response, including:

• Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
• Delaware Fire & EMS
• BST&G Fire and EMS
• Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)

OSHP is continuing its investigation to determine what caused Duncan to lose control of the Hyundai. Authorities noted that all individuals, except Duncan, were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.

This tragic incident underscores the importance of road safety and highlights the collective efforts of first responders in handling such emergencies. Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.