Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-71, I-270 to I-70 ramp closed
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A crash in Columbus killed one and stalled highway traffic Saturday morning.
According to dispatchers, a motorcyclist veered off Interstate 71 southbound between E 11th Avenue and E 5th Avenue around 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Dispatchers said the motorcyclist was transported to an area hospital, but succumbed to his injuries.
Another crash Saturday morning left the Interstate 270 southbound ramp to Interstate 70 eastbound closed for more than an hour. The crash occurred shortly before 10 a.m.
As of 11:15 a.m., traffic was noticeably slowed on I-71, and the I-270 ramp to I-70 was still closed.