Red Minivan Causes Crash on I-71 in Columbus

A red minivan caused a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 71 near downtown Columbus, Ohio, after stopping abruptly in the middle lane during rush hour upon missing an exit. Two vehicles behind the minivan stopped suddenly, resulting in a third vehicle rear-ending them in a chain-reaction collision. The minivan was not struck and left the scene by cutting across lanes and exiting the highway, while the other vehicles remained. Authorities have not identified the minivan's driver, and no life-threatening injuries were reported. The Ohio Department of Transportation released video of the incident to warn drivers against stopping on highways if they miss an exit. Officials continue to underscore the dangers and potential consequences of such actions.