A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on Columbus' west side this morning. The incident occurred in the 2400 block of Sullivant Avenue near South Wayne Avenue, where authorities were dispatched around 7:20 a.m.
According to NBC4i, the individual was swiftly transported to a local hospital and remains in serious condition. Efforts to stabilize and accurately assess their injuries were immediately undertaken. However, the Columbus Division of Police has yet to release additional details regarding the pedestrian's identity or the circumstances leading up to the accident.
The Columbus Division of Police told WBNS that the pedestrian was taken to Grant Medical Center in what has been termed critical condition. The nature of these injuries suggests a violent encounter, one all too common in pedestrian-vehicle interactions.
At the scene, authorities were to quickly coordinate the response, with police indicating that the driver involved in the incident did stay at the scene, as noted by ABC6. Details regarding whether the driver is facing any charges or if any citations were issued were not immediately made available. This element of the story is evolving, with updates expected as more information becomes accessible.
