Interstate 70 Accident

ZANESVILLE, Ohio–A Frazeysburg man is believed to have suffered a medical condition before crashing his car on Interstate 70 Sunday.

According to the Zanesville Post of the state highway patrol, at about 3:20 PM Sunday troopers were called to a crash on I-70 near Norwich.  Troopers say a 2009 Chevy Aveo was eastbound on I-70 when the driver, 46-year-old TJ Cozzens, appeared to have suffered medical problems while driving.

A passenger in the car, 39-year-old Annette Cozzens, attempted to steer the car off the roadway in an effort to avoid hitting a guardrail.  Troopers say the car went off the side of the roadway striking a tree.

First responders from Perry Township, Washington Township and Genesis EMS began life-saving measures on TJ Cozzens and transported him to Genesis Hospital.  Despite their efforts, Cozzens passed away at Genesis Emergency room.  The incident remains under investigation.