I-70 West through Zanesville Closed due to Accident

ZANESVILLE, Ohio–According to Muskingum County  EMA Director Jeff Jadwin an accident involving a pedestrian on Interstate–70 West near the Maple Avenue off ramp has shutdown the highway.

Jadwin said I-70 West  is closed between the US 40 Exit and the SR 93/Adamsville Road Exit.

He said the Muskingum County Coroner has been called to the scene.

The Zanesville Police Department  is investigating the accident along with assistance from the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

We’ll bring you more information as it becomes available.