This accident, involving 2 vehicles occurred on Saturday, December 23rd 2023 at approximately 11:17 pm. The driver of red Chevrolet (2017) ran red light. Injuries were reported. An officer from Columbus Police Department was present at the scene and recorded the information contained in this report.
This accident occured in the intersection of W Lane Ave and Carmack Road. Unit 1 was traveling NB on Carmack Rd in the Southbound Lane and entered the intersection at W Lane Ave going through the red light when the unit was struck by Unit 2 which was traveling EB on W Lane Ave through the intersection at Carmack Rd going through a green light. Unit 1 driver as well as two other occupants in unit 1 stated they went through the red light at W Lane ave and were struck by Unit 2 which caused them to drive off the road on the NE cornor of the intersection go airborn then land and overturn before the unit came to a stop. Unit 2 driver and passenger stated that they were traveling EB on W Lane Ave when unit 1 entered the intersection at Carmack Road going through a red light and Unit 2 struck Unit 1. Unit 2 ran off the road on the NE side of W Lane Ave before coming to a stop. Unit 1 driver was transported to Childrens Hospital by CFD medic 25. Unit 1 front passenger was transported to OSU Main Hospital by Grandview Medic 51. Unit 1 passenger side rear was transported to Riverside Hospital by CFD Medic 7. Unit 1 rear middle and rear driver side passengers were pronounced on scene by CFD EMS 13. Unit 2 driver and passenger were transported to Riverside Hospital by Upper Arlington Medic 71. AIU detectives responded and took over the investigation. Both units were towed by ProTow.

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 16 years old, Male, Minor injury suspected Seatbelt: Other/unknown Airbags: Deployed both front/side | ||
2 | Passanger: 18 years old, Male, Minor injury suspected Seatbelt: None Airbags: Deployed both front/side | ||
3 | Passanger: 15 years old, Male, Fatal Seatbelt: None Airbags: Deployed side | ||
4 | Passanger: 16 years old, Male, Fatal Seatbelt: None Airbags: Deployed side |

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 38 years old, Female, Minor injury suspected Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used Airbags: Deployed both front/side | ||
2 | Passanger: 36 years old, Female, Minor injury suspected Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used Airbags: Deployed both front/side |
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