Yesterday evening, a crash at Parsons Avenue and East Woodrow Avenue in Columbus' Hungarian Village neighborhood left one person dead, police said.
Officers were called to the intersection, and the person was pronounced dead minutes later. According to WSYX, Columbus police were dispatched to Parsons Avenue at East Woodrow Avenue at 6:22 p.m., and one person was pronounced dead at 6:26 p.m. The station reports that police couldn't elaborate further, as the department continued its investigation.
Intersection On City's High‑Crash List
The City of Columbus has already flagged Parsons Avenue in its traffic safety data. In its traffic report, the City of Columbus lists Parsons among high‑crash locations. Planners use that information when prioritizing safety improvements and signal work along busy corridors such as Parsons.
Where This Happened
The crash occurred inside Hungarian Village, a compact neighborhood on Columbus' south side that is bounded in part by Parsons Avenue. According to Wikipedia, the neighborhood sits roughly two miles south of downtown and mixes older homes with small businesses.
Police have not released the victim's name or additional circumstances surrounding the collision. WSYX reports officers couldn't elaborate further while the investigation continues. We will update this story when authorities provide more information.
