Driver injured in I-70 accident
A man sustained facial injuries and was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital Thursday after rolling his vehicle on Interstate 70.
The driver crashed his Toyota Prius about 4:30 p.m. while traveling on I-70 eastbound at mile marker 11 between Claysville and Taylorstown.
The Prius, which had Ohio plates, received major front and rear damage as the driver lost control of his car and rolled side over side into the grass median, according to state police.
Emergency medical personnel said the driver had a single yet serious cut on his face from the glass shattering during the roll.
It was unclear if he sustained further injuries.
Traffic was stopped in both directions for at least 15 minutes as a medical helicopter landed on the highway, forcing traffic to back up for at least a mile in both directions. The scene was cleared and traffic was moving about 5:30 p.m.
The driver’s identity was not available. An investigating state trooper said he had to contact the driver’s family before releasing information.