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This accident, involving 2 vehicles occurred on Tuesday, March 19th 2024 at approximately 2:14 pm. The driver of black Volvo (2001) improper turn. 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 Tuesday, March 19th 2024 at approximately 2:14 pm.
• Injuries were reported.
• An officer from Columbus Police Department was present

Unit 1 was traveling south on College Ave waiting to make a left turn to head east on Schaaf Dr. Unit 2 was traveling north on College Ave approaching the intersection of Schaaf Dr. The Driver of Unit 2 stated that he had a green light and was proceeding through the intersection going about 40 MPH when he observed Unit 1 beginning to make a left hand turn from the south bound turning lane on College Ave onto Schaaf Dr. The Driver of Unit 2 stated that he slammed on his breaks in an attempt to avoid hitting Unit 1 but was unable to come to a complete stop prior to the accident. The Driver of Unit 1 was struck while making the left turn onto Schaaf Dr and was pushed off of the road way onto the shoulder grassy area facing south. The Unit 2 was disable in the curb lane. Officers arrived on scene and pushed Unit 2 out of the curb lane of travel to avoid Unit 2 from getting struck by oncoming traffic. The Driver of Unit 1 was transported to Grant hospital in critical condition and was later downgraded to Life threatening condition. The Driver of Unit 1 was intubated and Officers were unable to gather a statement from the Driver of Unit 1 due to his condition. The Driver of Unit 1 is being treated by Dr. Beery for serious injuries to the neck and head. Unit 1 and Unit 2 were impound to the City's impound Lot located at 2700 Impound Lot Rd. Accident Investigation Unit was contacted