Last night, a cyclist met with a grave accident on Refugee Road, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the serious incident. According to a press release by the Columbus Division of Police, the accident occurred at about 10:01 p.m. It involved a collision between an adult bicycle operator and a white Toyota Camry.
The reported details indicate that the cyclist was traveling northbound, attempting to cross Refugee Road in poorly lit and rainy conditions, when the incident occurred between Nathaniel Boulevard and Tennyson Boulevard. The driver of the Toyota Camry was moving westbound from Nathaniel Boulevard. Tragically, the bicycle operator did not yield to the oncoming vehicle and was subsequently struck. The inclement weather made the area known for its limited visibility at night even more treacherous.
First responders transported the injured bicyclist to Mount Carmel East Hospital, where they remain in critical condition. The police's Accident Investigation Unit arrived at the scene shortly after and began a thorough inquiry into the exact causes of the collision. No further details about the identities of those involved have been made available.
