Fatal Suburban Crash at Roberts & Windflower Road Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
Updated (2 articles)
Collision at 12:55 p.m. on Dec 24, 2025 kills Suburban driver 2002 Chevrolet Suburban traveling south on Windflower Road struck a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado heading west on Roberts Road at approximately 12:55 p.m. [1] The Suburban driver was rushed to a hospital and pronounced dead in the emergency department, while the Silverado driver and a passenger sustained injuries of undisclosed severity. Police confirmed no other vehicles were involved and that the crash occurred under daylight conditions.
Police investigation and temporary road closure follow The Columbus Division of Police Accident Investigation Unit responded immediately, securing the scene and gathering evidence for an ongoing investigation [1]. A portion of Roberts Road was closed in both directions shortly after the collision but was reopened after investigators completed initial on‑site work. Authorities have not released details on the cause of the crash, emphasizing that the investigation remains active.
Earlier Dec 22 crash in southeast Columbus leaves driver critical On Dec 22, 2025, at about 2:25 a.m., a Dodge Challenger heading north on Gender Road collided with a Buick Lucerne turning east onto Winchester Lakes Boulevard [2]. The Buick driver was transported to Mount Carmel East Hospital in critical condition, while no additional injuries were reported. Police continue to investigate this incident as well, noting that evidence from the scene is still under review.
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WBNS:One dead, two injured in west Columbus crash Wednesday at Roberts and Windflower roads:Reports the fatal Suburban‑Silverado collision, driver death, injuries, police response, and road closure on Dec 24, 2025.
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WBNS:One driver critically injured in Monday southeast Columbus crash:Details the Gender Road‑Winchester Lakes crash, critical injury to Buick driver, and ongoing investigation on Dec 22, 2025.
Timeline
Dec 22, 2025 – A two‑vehicle collision occurs at about 2:25 a.m. at Gender Road and Winchester Lakes Boulevard in southeast Columbus when a northbound Dodge Challenger strikes a Buick Lucerne turning east, leaving the Buick driver critically injured and taken to Mount Carmel East Hospital while police launch an investigation that “remains under investigation” [2].
Dec 24, 2025 – A fatal two‑vehicle crash happens around 12:55 p.m. at the Roberts Road and Windflower Road intersection in west Columbus as a southbound 2002 Chevrolet Suburban collides with a westbound 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, killing the Suburban driver in the emergency department and injuring two others; the Columbus Division of Police Accident Investigation Unit closes Roberts Road temporarily before reopening it, and the crash “remains under investigation” [1].
Dec 2025 (ongoing) – Columbus authorities continue to gather evidence and review both crash scenes, emphasizing that each incident “remains under investigation” as they work to determine causes and improve road safety [1][2].