Case ID: 230035422Crash ID: 20233005592
Location:Columbus, OH
Date & time:01/15/23 03:35 AM
PD:Columbus Police DepartmentColumbus Police Department
Vehicle at Fault:BMW - 2015, White (Insured)

Summary

Accident Contributing Factors
  • The driver of 2015 BMW Wrong Way
Date & Time Of Crash01/15/23 03:35 AM
Speed Limitunknown
Columbus police department-
1
Total Number of Injuries
2
Total Number of Vehicles
3
Total Number of Occupants
Accident Location161 , Franklin County, Columbus, OH, US
Description

This accident, involving 2 vehicles occurred on Sunday, January 15th 2023 at approximately 3:35 am. The driver of white BMW (2015) 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 Sunday, January 15th 2023 at approximately 3:35 am.
  • Injuries were reported.
  • An officer from Columbus Police Department was present
Additional Narrative

On January 15; 2023 at 03:35 a.m. Unit 1 had entered S.R. 161 from Sunbury Rd. traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes (the wrong way). Unit 2 had exited southbound I-270 onto eastbound S.R 161 and was traveling in the #2 lane. Unit #1 was also in the #2 lane while traveling the wrong way. Unit 1 and unit 2 struck head-on. Unit 1 and unit 2 sustained disabling damage. The driver of unit 1 was transported to Mount Carmel East in stable condition by CFD Medic 24. The driver to unit 2 was transported to Grant Medical Center by Blendon Township Medic 112 and the passenger of unit 2 was transported to Riverside Hospital by CFD Medic 6 in stable condition. Ultimately the driver of unit 2 was pronounced deseased at 6:17 a.m. Both units were towed by Pro-Tow for safekeeping.

Accident Location
Road & Traffic ConditionsCurve Level Dry Blacktop Bituminous; Asphalt
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WeatherCloudy

Occupant Information

At Fault
carDamage Icon
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Bmw - 2015, White

OccupantSafety BeltAir BagsDescription
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Driver: 27 years old, Male, Minor injury suspected
Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used
Airbags: Deployed both front/side
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1
2

Honda - 2018, Black

OccupantSafety BeltAir BagsDescription
1
Driver: 33 years old, Male, Fatal
Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used
Airbags: Deployed both front/side
2
Passanger: 35 years old, Male, Injury possible
Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used
Airbags: Deployed both front/side

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Driver & Vehicle Information

At Fault
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Bmw - 2015, White

Driver Info

Age27
GenderMale
EthnicityUnknown
Residence ofColumbus

Vehicle Info

Damage AreaUNKNOWN
Driver License TypeNo valid ol
Vehicle License State IDOH
VIN5UXKXXXXXXXXX2082
InsuredYes
Towing CompanyPro-Tow
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Honda - 2018, Black

Driver Info

Age33
GenderMale
EthnicityUnknown
Residence ofNewark

Vehicle Info

Damage AreaUNKNOWN
Driver License TypeRegular class
Vehicle License State IDOH
VIN1HGCXXXXXXXXX3394
InsuredYes
Towing CompanyPro-Tow

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