myaccidentReport

This accident, involving 3 vehicles occurred on Thursday, December 8th 2022 at approximately 7:38 pm. The driver of other improper action. Injuries were reported. An officer from Columbus Police Department was present at the scene and recorded the information contained in this report.

• 3 vehicles involved
• Occurred on Thursday, December 8th 2022 at approximately 7:38 pm.
• Injuries were reported.
• An officer from Columbus Police Department was present

Officers responded to the collision that occurred on State Route 16 (E Broad St) west of Bannockburn Blvd. Unit #2 was traveling (south)west in the left lane; when she noticed that Unit #1 was walking in the travel lane in front of her with his back turned to on coming traffic. Unti #2 attempted to swerve to miss Unit #1; but struck Unit #1; and then swerved into the (north)east bound lanes of E Broad St; and struck Unit #3. Unit #3 stated that he was traveling (north)east in the right lane of E Broad St; and heard something strike Unit #3. Witness #1 stated that Unit #1 was walking (south)west in the left straight lane of E Broad St (approximately 2 feet into the left lane away from the continuous turn lane; and observed Unit #2 strike Unit #1. Columbus Fire Medic 5 and Medic 35 responded to the scene and transported both Unit #1 and the driver of Unit #2 to Mt Carmel East hospital. Unit #1 was later pronounced as deceased; and the driver of Unit #2 was treated for non life-threatening injuries by medical staff. **Unit #3 had an out of state license; therefore officer selected A license type to make the the report compliant; and officer used Witness #1's work address; as Witness #1 is a Columbus Fire Medic.**