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This accident, involving 2 vehicles occurred on Monday, June 27th 2022 at approximately 1:20 am. The driver of red Toyota (2017) wrong way. Injuries were reported. An officer from Columbus Police Department was present at the scene and recorded the information contained in this report.

• 2 vehicles involved
• Occurred on Monday, June 27th 2022 at approximately 1:20 am.
• Injuries were reported.
• An officer from Columbus Police Department was present

The crash occurred on IR270N just south of Morse Rd at 1:20am on 6/25/22. Unit 1 was traveling the wrong way (southbound in the northbound lanes) on IR 270N in the northbound #1 lane (far left lane). Unit 2 was northbound IR 270N approaching Morse Rd in the #1 (far left lane). Unit 1 struck Unit 2 head on. Unit 1 caught fire and became fully engulfed. Unit 2 occupants were trapped inside the vehicle. Unit 1 came to rest with its left side on the guard rail in the median of IR270N. The occupants of Unit 2 needed to be extricated using mechanical means. Unit 1 was transported to Mt. Caramel East Hospital in stable condition by Mifflin Township Medic 134. The driver of Unit 2 was transported to Riverside Hospital by CFD Medic 20 in critical life threatening later upgraded to stable. The front right seat passenger of Unit 2 was 5 months pregnant and transported by CFD Medic 28 to Mt. Caramel East Hospital in Critical life threatening. The passenger of Unit 2's unborn child died as a result of this crash. Unit 1 was treated for a broken rib by Dr. Turner; The occupant of Unit 2 was treated for a broken femur; lacerated spleen; broken wrist; and ruptured uterus by Dr. Turner. The driver of Unit 2 was treated for a broken leg by Dr. Dickson. The driver of Unit 1 was placed under arrest for OVI. Unit 1 was released on a request for direct indictment.