This accident, involving 3 vehicles occurred on Monday, April 15th 2024 at approximately 5:43 am. The driver of white Volkswagen (2004) 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.
Unit 1 was traveling southbound on Sharon Woods Blvd towards state route 161. Unit 2 was traveling east bound on state route 161 twoards Tamarack Blvd. Unit 3 was traveling west bound on state route 161 twoard Sharon Woods Blvd Unit 1 taveled through the red light at state route 161 and Sharon Woods blvd striking unit 2. Unit 2 spun around; flipped; and collided with unit 3 then came to a rest on its roof. The driver of unit 1 fled the scene; The driver of unit 2 delcared deceased by CFD at 6:08am. The driver of unit 3 was transported to St. Anns Hospital in stable condidtion by CFD medic 806. All units towed from scene.

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Passanger: Seatbelt: Other/unknown |

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 35 years old, Male, Fatal Seatbelt: Other/unknown Airbags: Deployed front |

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 56 years old, Male, Minor injury suspected Seatbelt: Other/unknown Airbags: Deployed front |
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