Driver Stays at Scene After Fatal Pedestrian Collision on North Wilson Road, Investigation Ongoing
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Collision Occurred Late Night on North Wilson Road On Monday, February 3, 2026, at 11:25 p.m., an adult pedestrian was struck while walking at the intersection of North Wilson Road and Enterprise Avenue in Columbus’s west side [1]. The vehicle involved was a southbound Chevrolet Equinox midsize SUV [1]. Police identified the make and direction of travel as part of the preliminary report [1].
Emergency Responders Transported Victim to Hospital First‑responders arrived quickly and escorted the injured pedestrian to Grant Medical Center [1]. The victim was pronounced dead at 11:58 p.m., less than thirty minutes after the crash [1]. Hospital personnel followed standard severe‑traffic‑injury protocols during the short interval [1].
Driver Remained at Scene and Investigation Continues The driver of the Chevrolet Equinox did not flee and stayed at the crash site, allowing officers to secure evidence promptly [1]. Columbus Division of Police announced that the case remains under investigation, with potential contributing factors and charges yet to be determined [1]. Ongoing inquiries will assess liability and broader safety concerns for the area [1].
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Jan 16, 2026 – A westbound Mitsubishi Outlander loses control on the curve at Llewellyn and Parsons avenues on Columbus’s south side just before 5:15 p.m., crashes into a concrete barrier, and the driver is taken to a hospital where they are pronounced dead at 5:50 p.m.; the Columbus Division of Police Accident Investigation Unit responds, the crash remains under investigation, and police ask the public to submit tips to Crime Stoppers (1‑800‑222‑TIPS) [2].
Feb 3, 2026 – At 11:25 p.m. on North Wilson Road near Enterprise Avenue, a southbound Chevrolet Equinox strikes an adult pedestrian; emergency crews transport the victim to Grant Medical Center, where they are pronounced dead at 11:58 p.m., the driver remains at the scene, and Columbus police continue investigating the fatal crash for contributing factors [1].