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Adult Pedestrian Critically Injured in Honda Crash on East Broad Street Friday Night

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Collision Occurred Around 7:30 p.m. Friday Near Franklin Park West At about 7:30 p.m. on Friday, a Honda Civic traveling east on East Broad Street struck an adult pedestrian in a marked crosswalk near Franklin Park West, Columbus police reported [1]. The impact happened on the east side of the city, a corridor known for heavy vehicle and foot traffic [1]. Emergency responders arrived within minutes and secured the scene while the driver remained present [1].

Victim Transported to Grant Medical Center in Critical Condition Paramedics lifted the injured pedestrian onto a stretcher and rushed them to Grant Medical Center, where the patient remains in critical condition [1]. Hospital officials have not released the victim’s identity, citing privacy concerns [1]. The severity of injuries prompted the hospital to activate its trauma team upon arrival [1].

Driver Remained at Scene While Police Initiated Investigation The Honda driver did not flee and stayed at the crash site, allowing officers to conduct an initial interview [1]. Columbus Police Department’s Accident Investigation Unit opened a formal investigation to determine contributing factors such as speed, visibility, and possible traffic violations [1]. No arrests have been made pending the investigation’s findings [1].

Authorities Appeal for Public Assistance to Aid Ongoing Inquiry Police have asked anyone who witnessed the collision or captured video footage to contact the Accident Investigation Unit at 614‑645‑4767 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614‑467‑TIPS (8477) [1]. The request underscores the department’s need for additional evidence to reconstruct the event accurately [1]. Investigators plan to release a preliminary report within the next few days, pending analysis of collected data [1].

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Dec 8, 2025 – A Columbus police cruiser responding to a burglary collides with a northbound Chevrolet Silverado at West Broad & North Central, killing 30‑year‑old driver Corey Tinnes and injuring the officer, who is taken to hospital in stable condition [18].

Dec 9, 2025 – A 23‑year‑old woman driving a GMC Terrain rear‑ends a police cruiser on Hayden Road; the officer “exclaims in shock” as the SUV rolls onto its roof, and the driver receives citations for failure to maintain distance and OVI [10].

Dec 9, 2025 – A garbage truck strikes 52‑year‑old Kevin Courts on Corr Road; Courts is taken to Grant Medical Center in critical condition and dies at 4:36 a.m., while the truck driver remains at the scene [17].

Dec 10, 2025 – Columbus police place the officer involved in the West Broad crash on administrative leave; dash‑cam video shows the cruiser entering a red light at North Central Ave and colliding with a truck, killing driver Corey Tinnes [15].

Dec 16, 2025 – A gray vehicle pulls out of a parking lot on E. 17th Ave, prompting a white Ford Fusion to swerve and head‑on collide with a black Chevrolet Camaro; the Fusion driver is later pronounced dead while the Camaro driver remains stable [14].

Dec 17, 2025 – An adult bicyclist riding west on Tussing Road is struck by a Chevrolet Malibu that flees eastward; the cyclist is taken to Mount Carmel East with serious injuries and the crash stays under investigation [13].

Dec 19, 2025 – A person jumps from an I‑670 overpass near Sunbury Rd, is pronounced dead at 10:23 a.m., and triggers a multi‑hour closure of I‑670 West from the I‑270 split to Leonard Ave [12].

Dec 22, 2025 – A Dodge Challenger and a Buick Lucerne collide at Gender Rd & Winchester Lakes Blvd; the Buick driver is hospitalized in critical condition while the crash remains under investigation [11].

Dec 24, 2025 – A 2002 Chevrolet Suburban hits a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado at Roberts & Windflower; the Suburban driver dies in the ER and two others are injured, prompting road closure and investigation [9].

Dec 25, 2025 – Body‑cam footage of the Hayden Road near‑miss is released, highlighting the danger officers face even when responding to crashes [10].

Jan 8, 2026 – A motorcyclist is ejected from a bike on I‑70 near the I‑71 split, is taken to hospital and pronounced dead; police have not confirmed whether another vehicle was involved [8].

Jan 16, 2026 – A Mitsubishi Outlander loses control on a curve at Llewellyn & Parsons, hits a concrete barrier and kills the driver, who is pronounced dead at 5:50 p.m.; investigation continues [7].

Jan 17, 2026 – A BMW X3 traveling west on East Broad St strikes a pedestrian at Reynolds Crossing Dr; the pedestrian dies after hospital treatment, while the driver remains at the scene and is uninjured [6].

Jan 20, 2026 – A semitruck crash at Alum Creek Dr & Creekway Dr kills one person at the scene; Alum Creek Dr is closed between Williams Rd and New World Dr pending cleanup [5].

Jan 23, 2026 – A westbound vehicle hits a pedestrian at Morse Rd & Sharon Ave; the victim dies at 7 p.m. and the driver flees, prompting a public call for information [4].

Feb 2, 2026 – A Toyota Prius traveling west on East Main St collides with an adult pedestrian; both the pedestrian (life‑threatening injuries) and driver (stable) are taken to Mount Carmel East, and police continue the investigation [3].

Feb 3, 2026 – A Chevrolet Equinox strikes an adult pedestrian on North Wilson Rd & Enterprise Ave at 11:25 p.m.; the victim is pronounced dead at 11:58 p.m. and the driver stays at the scene while the crash remains under investigation [2].

Feb 21, 2026 – A Honda Civic hits an adult crossing East Broad St near Franklin Park West at 7:30 p.m.; the pedestrian is rushed to Grant Medical Center in critical condition and the driver remains at the scene as police seek public assistance [1].

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