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This accident, involving 2 vehicles occurred on Thursday, May 20th 2021 at approximately 2:13 am. The driver of improper crossing. Injuries were reported. An officer from Columbus Police Department was present at the scene and recorded the information contained in this report.

• 2 vehicles involved
• Occurred on Thursday, May 20th 2021 at approximately 2:13 am.
• Injuries were reported.
• An officer from Columbus Police Department was present

Unit #1 walked northbound across the lanes of travel of Morse Rd; outside of the crosswalk on the westside of the intersection located at Morse Rd and Cleveland Ave. Unit #2 was traveling westbound on Morse Rd and was preparing to pass through the intersection of Cleveland Ave and Morse Rd. Unit #1 had walked across the eastbound lanes of Morse Rd and began walking into the westbound lanes of Morse Rd; continuing to walk northbound; outside of the posted crosswalk. As Unit #2 passed through the intersection and continued westbound on Morse Rd; Unit #1 walked into the third westbound lane; walking in front of Unit #2's path. Unit #2 struck Unit #1 on Unit #1's right side. After striking Unit #1; Unit #2 failed to stop and continued to travel westbound on Morse Rd.Responding officers were advised that Unit #2's location was at Morse Rd and Heaton Rd which was where officers located Unit #2. Clinton TWP Medic 61 arrived on scene and pronounced Unit #1 deceased. Unit #2 received front-end damage from the collision. The witness was stopped at the intersection of Cleveland Ave and Morse Rd; facing southbound; during the collision. The stated he observed Unit #1 walk across Morse Rd; outside the crosswalk and then walk in front of Unit #2 while Unit #2 passed through the intersection. The witness stated Unit #2 had a green light.Unit #2 was impounded at 2700 Impound Lot Rd.