One Person Killed After Early‑Morning Crash on I‑270 North Near Cemetery Road

Updated 2026-02-18 15:23:51+00:00 (5 articles)

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Fatal Collision Occurs at 6:25 a.m. on Wednesday Police received a dispatch call at approximately 6:25 a.m. on February 18, 2026 reporting a vehicle had struck a pedestrian on I‑270 North near the Cemetery Road and Fishinger Road exit in Hilliard [1]. Officers arrived quickly, confirming the scene involved a single fatality [1]. The incident prompted immediate closure of all lanes between I‑70 and Tuttle Crossing to facilitate investigation and safety [1].

Sergeant Kris Settles Confirms Victim Pronounced Dead Hilliard Police Sergeant Kris Settles announced that the victim was pronounced dead on the highway shortly after responders reached the site [1]. The article did not release the victim’s identity, noting privacy considerations [1]. Settles’ statement served as the official confirmation of the fatal outcome, reinforcing the seriousness of the crash [1].

I‑270 North Reopened After Four‑Hour Closure After investigators completed their work, authorities reopened the closed segment of I‑270 North at roughly 10:10 a.m., restoring normal traffic flow [1]. The closure lasted about four hours, causing notable disruptions for commuters traveling between I‑70 and Tuttle Crossing [1]. The story remains developing, with officials indicating further updates may follow [1].

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WBNS: One Fatality Reported After Vehicle Strikes Pedestrian on I‑270 North in Hilliard: The report outlines the early‑morning pedestrian‑vehicle crash, confirms the victim’s death, details lane closures from I‑70 to Tuttle Crossing, and notes the highway’s reopening at 10:10 a.m., emphasizing that the story is still developing.
2026-02-18 15:23:51+00:00

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Dec 2, 2025 – A semi‑truck collides with another vehicle on I‑270 northbound near Hamilton Road in Gahanna at 3:45 p.m.; the crash causes a fuel leak, “no injuries were reported,” says the city spokesperson, prompting closure of the northbound lanes between Hamilton Road and the I‑670 interchange until cleanup crews clear the spill and reopen the road later that day[3].

Dec 30, 2025 (morning) – A sedan and a semi crash on Route 23 North just south of Rathmell Road in south Columbus at 8:50 a.m.; the sedan driver is pronounced dead at 8:57 a.m., “the sedan driver was pronounced dead at the scene,” the Columbus Division of Police confirms, and all lanes at London Groveport Road remain closed while investigators assess the cause[2].

Dec 30, 2025 (afternoon) – A two‑car collision occurs at South Tacoma Way and South 66th Street in Tacoma around 1:30 p.m.; the intersection shuts down for three hours as investigators work, “a passenger died,” Tacoma police report, and both drivers are taken to hospital while authorities continue the investigation[5].

Jan 7, 2026 (evening) – A fatal two‑car crash unfolds near Cherry Valley Road on SR 203 in Snohomish County at about 6:30 p.m.; an 18‑year‑old driver dies at the scene and a 21‑year‑old driver is hospitalized, with Washington State Patrol stating, “the southbound vehicle attempted to pass using the northbound lane,” and the road reopens after 11 p.m. once debris is cleared[4].

Feb 18, 2026 (morning) – A vehicle strikes a pedestrian on I‑270 North near the Cemetery Road and Fishinger Road exit in Hilliard at approximately 6:25 a.m.; Sgt. Kris Settles confirms the victim is pronounced dead on the highway, all lanes between I‑70 and Tuttle Crossing close, and traffic resumes around 10:10 a.m. after the investigation concludes[1].

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