Toyota Camry Driver Flees After Striking Pedestrian on Ohio Route 3, Fatality Confirmed
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Early‑Morning Pedestrian Fatality on Route 3 pedestrian walking south in the center of Route 3 was struck by a Toyota Camry at approximately 5:40 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, near the intersection of Westerville Road and Allwine Road in Mifflin Township, Franklin County, Ohio. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the crash was reported to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s report confirms the pedestrian’s location and the time of the incident [1].
Driver Mistook Victim for Deer and Fled The Camry driver, traveling southbound on Route 3, initially believed the impact involved a deer, left the scene, and returned shortly afterward. The driver sustained no injuries and was later identified as operating a Toyota Camry. This mistaken belief and brief departure are detailed in the sheriff’s investigation notes [1].
Sheriff’s Office Leads Ongoing Crash Investigation Franklin County Sheriff’s Office officials are heading the investigation, with the Crash Investigation Unit handling inquiries at 614‑525‑6113. Authorities have asked anyone with information to come forward, and the investigation remains active. The sheriff’s office continues to gather evidence and witness statements [1].
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Feb 21, 2026 – A pedestrian walking south in the middle of Route 3 is struck by a Toyota Camry around 5:40 a.m. in Mifflin Township, Franklin County, Ohio, and dies at the scene; the driver initially believes the impact involved a deer, leaves the scene, returns shortly after, sustains no injuries, and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office leads an ongoing crash investigation [1].