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This accident, involving 2 vehicles occurred on Tuesday, May 28th 2024 at approximately 9:15 pm. The driver of failure to yield. 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, May 28th 2024 at approximately 9:15 pm.
• Injuries were reported.
• An officer from Columbus Police Department was present

Unit #2 stated he was traveling eastbound on W Broad St in the far right lane just passed the intersection of Rockbrook Crossing Ave; when Unit #1 walked right out in front of him and was struck. Witness #1 stated that he was traveling eastbound on W Broad St near the intersection of Rockbrook Crossing Ave when he observed a pedestrian in the median of the roadway attempting to cross. Witness #1 stated he observed Unit #1 beginning to cross the roadway when a vehicle in front of Unit #2 swerved out of the way to avoid striking Unit #1; because Unit #1 was in their path of travel. Witness #1 stated that Unit #1 then tried running across the roadway after the unknown vehicle swerved to avoid him. Witness #1 stated that he was directly behind Unit #2 when Unit #2 struck Unit #1. Witness #1 stated that it was no way Unit #2 would have been able to avoid striking Unit #1. Witness #1 stated that once Unit #1 was struck; he landed in the field south of the roadway. Witness #1 stated he went over to Unit #1 and began life saving measures; via CPR; while the caller of the dispatched run called 9-1-1. CFD Medic 26 responded on scene and transported Unit #1 to Doctor West in life threatening condition. Unit #1 was later pronounced deceased by Doctor West's Trauma staff at 21:43. Accident Investigation Unit was notified and responded on scene.