Driver and Child Seriously Injured in Southeast Columbus Crash
A juvenile passenger suffered life-threatening injuries and an adult driver was seriously hurt following a suspected operating a vehicle while intoxicated crash on Friday night in southeast Columbus, WSYX reported.
The collision occurred just before 9:30 p.m. along South Hamilton Road.
A red car was traveling northbound as it approached a green traffic light at the eastbound ramp for Interstate 70. At the same time, a black car heading south attempted a left turn onto the exact same I-70 entrance ramp.
The driver of the black car failed to yield the right-of-way to the oncoming red car, triggering the violent intersection collision.
Emergency medical crews rushed the driver of the red car to Grant Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries. Paramedics transported the juvenile passenger to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where the child remains in critical condition with life-threatening trauma.
Medical personnel transported the driver of the black car to a local hospital in stable condition.
Police officers processed the driver of the black car for operating a vehicle while intoxicated at the medical facility following the crash.
Authorities have not yet released the identities or exact ages of the injured individuals. The Columbus Police Department accident investigation unit is investigating what caused the collision.
Investigators urge any witnesses or motorists with relevant dashcam footage to contact authorities immediately.
“Anyone with information is asked to reach out to the accident investigation unit at 614-645-4767, or leave an anonymous tip with Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-4777.”