A four-vehicle crash on North High Street yesterday afternoon left one person dead and sent two others to the hospital, according to Columbus police. Officers were called to 1450 North High Street at about 2:42 p.m., where emergency crews pronounced one person dead at the scene and rushed two additional victims to nearby hospitals. One of those patients is listed in stable condition and the other in critical condition, police said.
MyFox28 reports that investigators responded to a four-vehicle collision at the address and remained at the scene as they worked to piece together what happened. Authorities have said they will release more details as the investigation develops.
High Street Safety Context
North High Street is one of Columbus' busiest north-south corridors and has already been on the radar of traffic safety advocates for its higher rates of serious crashes. Local coverage of the city's Vision Zero effort notes that officials are focusing on wide, high-traffic roads like High Street for targeted enforcement and engineering changes meant to drive down severe collisions, according to WOSU.
Investigation Under Way
Columbus police have not released the names of those involved and have not yet identified a cause for the crash. The collision remains under active investigation, and MyFox28 reports that authorities plan to provide updates as more information becomes available.
