This accident, involving 2 vehicles occurred on Saturday, January 2nd 2021 at approximately 7:49 pm. The driver of not discernible. Injuries were reported. An officer from Columbus Police Department was present at the scene and recorded the information contained in this report.
Unit 2 was traveling S/B across 5th Ave. on Rarig Ave. Unit 1 was traveling E/B on E. 5th Ave across Rarig Ave. Unit 1 collided with Unit 2 knocking Unit 2 approximately 15 feet east of the point of impact and onto the sidewalk. When officers arrived CFD Medic 21 was already on the scene. Unit 2 was pronounced at 19:57. Medics stated that there was no trauma on Unit 2 which would be unrelated to the accident. Officers viewed Unit 2 and determined the same. Officers spoke with a witness on the scene who said that they saw a Silver car which he thought was a Honda CR-V turn right and stop on N. Gould Rd; south of E. 5th Ave. The witness described a black male; wearing light colored pants run towards and view Unit 2 and then quickly run back to his vehicle and exit the scene. The witness did not retrieve a license plate number. Officers went inside of the apartment building where they were told unit 2 may reside. Officers were able to determine the identity of Unit 2. Officers set up the crime scene and contacted AIU. Detectives shortly arrived to the scene. Unit 2 was taken to the Franklin County Coroners Office.

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Passanger: Male, Seatbelt: Other/unknown Airbags: Deployment unknown |

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Passanger: 50 years old, Female, Fatal Seatbelt: None |
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