This accident, involving 1 vehicle occurred on Monday, January 25th 2021 at approximately 12:29 pm. The driver of burgundy (purple) Dodge (2012) unsafe speed. 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 north on Phillipi Rd at a high rate of speed. As Unit 1 was attempting to turn left onto Westward Ave; he went off the right side of the roadway. Unit 1 went airborne over a creek; hitting the northern bank; then vaulted into the private property parking lot of 711 Distribution Dr; landing on its side. Unit 1 then caught on fire. The driver of Unit 1 was pronounced deceased by Columbus Fire Medic 15 at 1305 hrs.

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 26 years old, Male, Fatal Seatbelt: None Airbags: Deployment unknown |
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