The Franklin County Sheriff's Office has issued an update regarding a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred last month on Westerville Rd., just south of Innis Road. Authorities are actively seeking assistance from the public to track down the driver of a silver Toyota Camry, thought to be from model years 2021 to 2024, which purportedly has damage on the front passenger side and a damaged windshield that aligns with the details of the crash. The collision tragically ended the life of one female pedestrian and left another hospitalized, marking a somber note in the community's recent events.
It was during the early hours of Sunday morning, October 19, when the two adult women found themselves in the path of the vehicle, the driver of which has been notably absent from stepping forward and abandoning the scene without a trace, the Franklin County Sheriff's Office released images that, albeit grainy, could hold the key for someone to come forward with information that is crucial to solving the case. The office continues to urge anyone with details that may lead to the identification of the driver to step forward.
The vehicular search is the latest development in a series of investigative measures taken by the local authorities. As part of their outreach, the sheriff's office has provided a contact number for its Accident Investigation Unit at 614-525-6113 and the Crime Stoppers line at 614-461-TIPS (8477). These lines are open for those who might have seen the vehicle or hold any pertinent information connected to the investigation, as shared in a recent social media post by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.
