NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) — The trial for a truck driver who was charged in connection with a 2023 crash on Interstate 70 that left six people dead wrapped its second day on Tuesday and is in recess until Thursday morning.

Jacob McDonald, 61, of Zanesville, is facing 26 charges, including six third-degree felony counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, nine fourth-degree felony counts of vehicular assault and 11 first-degree misdemeanor counts of assault.

McDonald has opted for a bench trial in Licking County Common Pleas Court, meaning Judge David Branstool will decide his fate rather than a jury. Chief Felony Prosecutor Clifford Murphy will represent the state. Attorney Chris Brigdon will defend McDonald. Watch coverage from the first day of trial in the player above.

Read Tuesday’s updates below.