COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead after being hit by a car overnight Sunday in northwest Columbus.
According to Columbus police, an adult was walking at 2:49 a.m. in the area of State Route 161 and Sawmill Place Boulevard near the Sun Center business complex. A Scion xD was driving east on SR-161 and hit the pedestrian before fleeing the scene, per police.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene with Columbus police classifying this crash as a hit-skip. CPD's accident investigation unit is investigating the crash and looking for information on the driver involved.
Anyone with information is asked to call 614-645-4767 or if you wish to stay anonymous, call Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.
