myaccidentReport

This accident, involving 1 vehicle occurred on Saturday, July 9th 2022 at approximately 12:38 pm. Injuries were reported. An officer from Columbus Police Department was present at the scene and recorded the information contained in this report.

• 1 vehicle involved
• Occurred on Saturday, July 9th 2022 at approximately 12:38 pm.
• Injuries were reported.
• An officer from Columbus Police Department was present

The collision occurred on Smoky Row Road at Stowbridge Road. Per the witnesses; Unit #1 was northbound on Smoky Row Road and began to drift off the road to the right at approximately Stowbridge Road. Unit #1 then struck a drainage ditch and the sidewalk that crossed it and was launched into the air. Unit #1 then struck a tree; where it came to rest. Witness #1 was behind Unit #1 and said that it just drifted off the road. Witnesses #2-4 were in a vehicle together traveling southbound on Smoky Row Road; and witnessed the vehicle leave the roadway; launch airborne; and strike the tree. Witness #2 stated that when he got to Unit #1; the driver was unresponsive with his foot still on the gas pedal. He stated that he appeared to be in medical distress; with his hands curled; eyes rolled back; some foaming at the mouth; and some vomit. This witness stated that he turned the car off; undid the driver's seat belt; and then several people pulled him from the car to start CPR compressions. CFD Medic 27 arrived and took over life-saving measures. CFD Medic 27 transported in critical condition to Riverside Hospital; where the driver was pronounced deceased at 1:20pm by Dr. Shams. Per the medical staff; there were no signs of trauma from the crash; and the driver appears to have suffered a fatal medical event that resulted in the vehicle crash. AIU Detective Moder was consulted (cont.)