This morning's commute turned chaotic on Interstate 70 in west Columbus after a road rage incident escalated into gunfire, leaving one individual wounded. According to a report by ABC6, the confrontation began just after 7 a.m., with two vehicles engaging in brake-checking maneuvers against each other. The dispute intensified, culminating in one driver firing a shot at the other near the intersection of I-70 and Mound Street. The injured party, who was behind the wheel of their vehicle at the time, was urgently taken to Grant Medical Center and is reported to be in stable condition.
As investigations continue to unfold, officers have released a description of the suspect's vehicle – a gold SUV, explicitly identified as a gold-colored Chevrolet Equinox by NBC4i in a statement obtained by the publication. The victim's truck, a black Ford F-150, was also mentioned. The initial confrontation appears to have originated at the split between Interstate 71 and State Route 315, with the aggression carrying westbound until shots were fired.
The repercussions of this violent episode were felt swiftly by commuters, as all lanes of I-70 West were closed at the I-71/state Route 315 juncture for over two hours, creating significant traffic delays. This information comes from WBNS, who also noted that the closure has since been lifted, and traffic is moving once again.
