Fatal Traffic Collision in Franklin County Claims One Life

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred at approximately 6:56 AM on July 28, 2026, on US40 near Alton Darby Creek Road. A 2025 Red Ford Mustang, traveling westbound, collided with a 2025 White Kenworth FedEx semi-truck that turned onto northbound Alton Darby Creek Road in front of the Mustang.

The impact caused the Mustang to strike the passenger side of the Kenworth. Emergency responders from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Prairie Township Fire arrived at the scene, where the Mustang came to rest in a ditch on the northwest corner of the intersection. The Kenworth stopped in the intersection, blocking all east and westbound lanes.

The driver of the Kenworth was transported to Grant Hospital, while the driver of the Ford Mustang was pronounced dead at the scene by Prairie Township Medic #243 at 7:05 AM. Both vehicles had only one occupant each.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone with additional information to contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Crash Investigation Unit at 614-525-6113.