A tragic incident occurred near Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs in south Columbus last night, where an adult pedestrian lost their life after being hit by two vehicles. According to ABC6, the victim was crossing South High Street outside of the marked crosswalk around 9:21 p.m. when they were first struck by a southbound Ford pickup truck that had the green light and the right of way.
The force of the collision from the pickup truck knocked the pedestrian to the ground. In an immediate and unavoidable sequence, the victim was then struck by a second vehicle, a Ford SUV. WBNS reported that the SUV was not able to avoid hitting a person already lying on the roadway.
The Columbus Division of Fire responded to the scene and pronounced the victim dead at 9:28 p.m. While the incident is still under investigation, details about whether the vehicles remained at the scene have not yet been released. Officers from the Columbus Division of Police are working to determine all the factors involved in this fatal encounter, as detailed in a coverage by NBC4i.
The Columbus Police have issued a call for any witnesses or individuals with information related to the incident to come forward. By contacting the Columbus Division of Police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, individuals can provide details anonymously, potentially assisting officers involved with the CPD Accident Investigation Unit in piecing together the sequence of events. Heartfelt concerns and questions about pedestrian safety have naturally emerged in the aftermath, with community members seeking answers and ways to prevent such tragedies.
