A serious incident unfolded in northwest Columbus last night as a juvenile was struck by a vehicle, leading to critical injuries. Per WBNS's report, the collision happened just before 6 p.m. at the intersection of Hard and Linworth Roads.
Officials shared that the juvenile was taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital and is listed in critical condition. While waiting for the police to arrive, the driver involved in the accident stayed at the scene. As reported by ABC6, detectives and the Accident Investigative Unit are looking into the incident.
Further details provided by NBC4I illustrate that the collision occurred when a 2017 Ford Taurus, having just turned off Hard Road and traveled south on Linworth Rd, struck the child when they attempted to cross toward the west side of the intersection at Linworth Road and Bluffview Drive.
No charges have been filed against the driver, who, after the incident, drove the car to remain at the scene until authorities arrived. No other individuals were reported injured during the event. The investigation remains ongoing, and updates are expected as more information becomes available.
