Tanker Crash Closes Westbound US-Route 30 in Ashland County

Joe Lyons • January 24, 2025

ASHLAND COUNTY, OH — Emergency responders were called to a serious crash involving a semi-truck on US-Route 30 westbound, just west of Township Road 405 and east of County Road 2175, around 5:00 PM this evening.

The semi-truck, a 2024 Freightliner driven by David Guthrie, 62, of North Manchester, Indiana, was hauling 5,000 gallons of Whey Protein Concentrate when it crashed. The collision caused the tanker to rupture, spilling an undetermined amount of its contents. The truck also sustained damage to its fuel tanks, leading to a diesel spill of multiple gallons.

Authorities on the scene included the Ashland Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Jeromesville Fire Department & EMS, Hayesville Fire Department, and Ashland Fire Department.

Ashland Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) were called in to assess the scene. The Department of Transportation (DOT) also responded to facilitate the closure of the westbound lane of US-Route 30.

The westbound lanes will remain closed throughout the night as crews work to address the environmental hazards, repair the bridge’s guardrail, and remove the wreckage. Aber’s Towing & Crane Service has been dispatched to assist with clearing the crash site.

Guthrie was transported to a local hospital with injuries. His current condition has not been disclosed.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.