Pedestrian Critical After Early‑Morning Honda Crash on Taylor Road, Jefferson Township
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Early‑Morning Collision Leaves Pedestrian Critical On Sunday, Feb 22 2026, a Honda Fit traveling east struck a pedestrian at the 6600 block of Taylor Road in Jefferson Township just before 3 a.m. The victim was rushed to Mount Carmel East Hospital and listed in critical condition. Emergency responders arrived promptly after the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office received the crash report. [1]
Driver Remained at Scene and Cooperated The Honda driver did not flee; he called police from the vehicle after the impact. Deputies confirmed the driver stayed at the scene while investigators documented the crash. No injuries were reported for the driver. [1]
Similar Honda‑Pedestrian Crashes Occurred Earlier day earlier, on Feb 21, a Honda Civic hit an adult pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on East Broad Street near Franklin Park West. That victim was also transported in critical condition, this time to Grant Medical Center. Columbus police noted the driver remained at the scene and an Accident Investigation Unit opened a formal inquiry. [2]
Authorities Seek Public Assistance for Ongoing Probes Both the Franklin County Sheriff’s Crash Investigation Unit and Columbus Police Accident Investigation Unit have asked anyone with information to call designated hotlines. The sheriff’s unit listed 614‑525‑6113, while Columbus police provided 614‑645‑4767 and the Crime Stoppers line 614‑467‑TIPS. Investigators continue to collect evidence to determine factors such as pedestrian visibility and vehicle speed. [1][2]
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WBNS: Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Early‑Morning Crash in Jefferson Township: Reports a 3 a.m. Sunday crash on Taylor Road where a Honda Fit struck a pedestrian, who was taken to Mount Carmel East in critical condition, and notes the driver stayed and investigation continues.
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WBNS: Adult Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Honda Collision on East Broad Street: Details a Feb 21 evening incident on East Broad Street where a Honda Civic hit an adult in a crosswalk, victim critical at Grant Medical Center, driver remained, and police request public tips.
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Feb 20, 2026 – At about 7:30 p.m., a Honda Civic traveling east on East Broad Street strikes an adult pedestrian in a marked crosswalk near Franklin Park West; emergency responders rush the victim to Grant Medical Center where they remain in critical condition, the driver stays at the scene and police launch a formal investigation, and authorities ask anyone with details to contact the Accident Investigation Unit or Crime Stoppers [2].
Feb 22, 2026 – Just before 3 a.m., a Honda Fit heading east on Taylor Road in Jefferson Township hits a pedestrian at the 6600 block; the injured person is transported to Mount Carmel East in critical condition, the driver remains at the scene and calls police, and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Crash Investigation Unit continues the probe while soliciting public tips [1].