HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A mechanical failure on a commercial semi-truck led to a multi-vehicle accident Friday morning on US-23, according to reports from the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
The incident occurred on March 6, 2026, at approximately 6:59 a.m. near milepost 22 in Harrison Township.
The Incident
A 2025 Freightliner Cascadia semi-tractor, operated by Jens Christian Korsgaard Kristensen, 59, of Xenia, was traveling northbound on US-23 when the vehicle suffered a significant equipment failure. The driver’s side front tire detached from the semi, crossed the center median, and entered the southbound lanes.
A 2020 Ford Transit cargo van, driven by Prince Ampaw Agyapong, 47, of Columbus, was traveling southbound at the time and was struck by the rogue tire.
Damage and Injuries
Despite the high-speed nature of the collision—with the semi traveling at an estimated 65 mph and the van at 50 mph—no injuries were reported at the scene. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts, and neither required transport to a medical facility.
The Ford Transit sustained functional damage to its front end, while the Freightliner semi was left with minor damage following the tire blowout.
Response and Investigation
Trooper Trevor J. Gerstenberger of the Ohio State Highway Patrol led the investigation. The scene was cleared by 7:45 a.m., with no significant long-term closures reported on the roadway.
The semi-truck is owned by Interstate Truckway Inc. and was being operated for Rush Expediting LLC out of Dayton. Investigators cited “operating defective equipment” as the primary contributing circumstance of the crash.
