A fatal incident occurred on the west side of Columbus yesterday afternoon when a pedestrian was struck by two different vehicles in quick succession, leading to their untimely death, as reported by 10tv.com. The accident took place on Sullivant Avenue between Atlanta Drive and Dixie Court, where an individual attempted to cross the street, albeit not at a marked crosswalk.
According to the Columbus Division of Police, the pedestrian was first hit by an eastbound Honda Pilot in the left lane. The same vehicle fled the scene without stopping and has since been sought by authorities for its involvement in the hit-and-run. The pedestrian was then hit by another car, a Jeep Cherokee, that remained at the scene following the incident, according to myfox28columbus.com. The person hit, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, was pronounced dead by medics who arrived on-site.
Investigators are looking for the blueish-colored Honda Pilot, which reportedly sustained damage to its front right side during the event. NBC4i.com shared that the Columbus Police’s Accident Investigation Unit is active in the case and has encouraged anyone with information to come forward. Community members can also provide information anonymously through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
The urgent search for the hit-and-run driver entails the Honda Pilot with identifiable front right damage. Although there are efforts to unravel the full truth, the police continue to piece together the circumstantial evidence all while they appeal to public witnesses. Contacts for the investigation unit and Crime Stoppers have been widely disseminated in hopes that justice, however overdue, may still be attainable.
