Police believe pedestrian seriously injured after struck by car in east Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus police are investigating an incident in which a person was found lying in a ditch and seriously injured on the east side of the city.
According to a CPD release, officers found a person in a ditch off Stelzer Road, just north of East 7th Avenue in East Columbus. The incident, which occurred Sunday night at 9:30 p.m., is believed to be a result of the victim being struck by a vehicle.
The person was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries and the Columbus Police Accident Investigation Unit responded to the scene to investigate.
Police said there are no witnesses to the incident at this time and ask anyone with information to contact the Columbus Division of Police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS to remain anonymous.