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One Driver Killed When Dump Truck Hits Tree on U.S. 33 Near Marysville

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Fatal dump‑truck collision shuts U.S. 33 lane On February 26 at approximately 12:10 p.m., a dump truck traveling eastbound left the right‑hand lane of U.S. 33 near Marysville and struck a tree, killing the driver at the scene and prompting the Ohio Department of Transportation to close the lane for cleanup and investigation [1]. No other vehicles involved First responders confirmed the crash involved only the dump truck, with no passengers or additional traffic impacted. Identity withheld pending notification Police have not released the driver’s name until next‑of‑kin are informed, and the cause of the veer remains under investigation.

Early‑morning pedestrian strike in Jefferson Township A Honda Fit traveling east on Taylor Road hit a pedestrian just before 3 a.m. on February 22, leaving the victim in critical condition at Mount Carmel East Hospital while the driver remained at the scene and called police [2]. Investigation seeks witnesses The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information to contact its Crash Investigation Unit, emphasizing that the driver was unharmed and no charges have been announced. Location and vehicle details recorded The incident occurred in the 6600 block of Taylor Road, and authorities are still determining the circumstances that led the pedestrian onto the roadway.

Evening crosswalk crash on East Broad Street At about 7:30 p.m. on February 21, a Honda Civic struck an adult pedestrian in a marked crosswalk near Franklin Park West, sending the victim to Grant Medical Center in critical condition; the driver stayed at the scene while Columbus police opened a formal investigation [3]. Public assistance requested Police have asked the community to provide any observations to the Accident Investigation Unit or Crime Stoppers, noting that the collision happened on a busy corridor with high pedestrian traffic. No additional injuries reported The driver was not injured, and no other vehicles were involved.

Consistent investigative approach across incidents All three crashes prompted immediate emergency response, driver cooperation at the scene, and ongoing investigations by local law‑enforcement agencies. Authorities in each case have closed lanes or directed traffic as needed, and each agency is actively seeking public tips to clarify causation. The incidents highlight heightened safety concerns on Ohio roadways during both daytime and early‑morning hours.

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Dec 8, 2025 – A 30‑year‑old man, Corey Tinnes, dies and a Columbus police officer is injured when a police cruiser responding to a burglary collides with a northbound Chevrolet Silverado at West Broad Street and North Central Avenue; the officer “remains stable” while the Silverado driver is pronounced dead at 3:20 a.m. [21]

Dec 9, 2025 – Columbus police release dash‑cam video of the same West Broad crash, showing the cruiser entering a red light at North Central Avenue and the Silverado striking its driver’s side; the video “raises questions about speed” and the Ohio State Highway Patrol leads the investigation [19]

Dec 9, 2025 – A 52‑year‑old man, Kevin Courts, dies after a westbound garbage truck strikes him on Corr Road; the truck driver stays at the scene and calls 911, and police keep the crash under investigation [20]

Dec 10, 2025 – The officer involved in the West Broad crash is placed on administrative leave while OSHP investigates; department policy “requires officers to exercise an increased level of caution when proceeding through stop signs or red lights” [18]

Dec 16, 2025 – A head‑on collision on E. 17th Avenue kills a Ford Fusion driver and injures a Chevrolet Camaro driver; the Fusion driver is “pronounced dead” after being taken to Ohio State East Hospital [17]

Dec 17, 2025 – An adult bicyclist is seriously injured after a Chevrolet Malibu hits them on Tussing Road; the driver flees eastward toward Pickerington and the cyclist is taken to Mount Carmel East while the crash remains under investigation [16]

Dec 18, 2025 – Ohio State Highway Patrol investigates a “hit‑skip” on I‑270 where a dump truck strikes Pamela Atkinson’s car near West Broad Street; Atkinson is uninjured and the truck driver has not been identified [15]

Dec 19, 2025 – A death investigation closes I‑670 West after a person jumps from an overpass and is pronounced dead; the highway is shut from the I‑270/I‑670 split to Leonard Avenue for several hours before reopening [14]

Dec 22, 2025 – A two‑vehicle crash at Gender Road and Winchester Lakes Boulevard critically injures the Buick driver, who is taken to Mount Carmel East; police continue to investigate [13]

Dec 24, 2025 – A collision at Roberts Road and Windflower Road kills the driver of a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban and injures two others; the Suburban driver is “pronounced dead in the emergency room” while the crash remains under investigation [11]

Dec 25, 2025 – Body‑camera footage shows a Columbus officer nearly struck when a 23‑year‑old driver of a 2017 GMC Terrain rear‑ends the officer’s cruiser on Hayden Road; both sustain minor injuries and the driver receives citations for “failure to maintain assured clear distance ahead” and OVI [12]

Jan 8, 2026 – A motorcyclist dies after a crash on I‑70 near the I‑71 split in downtown Columbus; the rider is ejected, taken to a hospital and pronounced dead, while police have not confirmed if another vehicle was involved [10]

Jan 16, 2026 – A Mitsubishi Outlander driver dies after the vehicle leaves the roadway on a curve at Llewellyn and Parsons, hits a concrete barrier and is pronounced dead at 5:50 p.m.; the Columbus Accident Investigation Unit continues the probe [9]

Jan 17, 2026 – A pedestrian is killed when a BMW X3 strikes them at the East Broad Street and Reynolds Crossing Drive intersection; the driver stays at the scene and police request tips from the public [8]

Jan 20, 2026 – A semitruck crash on Alum Creek Drive and Creekway Drive kills one person, who is pronounced dead at 8:09 a.m.; the roadway remains closed while crews respond [7]

Jan 23, 2026 – A pedestrian is struck on Morse Road and Sharon Avenue, dies at 7 p.m., and the driver flees the scene; Columbus police ask anyone with information to contact the Accident Investigation Unit [6]

Feb 2, 2026 – An adult is struck by a Toyota Prius on East Main Street around 10 p.m.; the pedestrian suffers life‑threatening injuries, the driver is hospitalized in stable condition, and the crash stays under investigation [5]

Feb 3, 2026 – A Chevrolet Equinox hits an adult pedestrian on North Wilson Road at 11:25 p.m.; the victim is pronounced dead at 11:58 p.m. and the driver remains at the scene while police continue the investigation [4]

Feb 21, 2026 – A Honda Civic hits an adult crossing East Broad Street near Franklin Park West at 7:30 p.m.; the pedestrian is taken to Grant Medical Center in critical condition and the driver stays at the scene as investigators seek public assistance [3]

Feb 22, 2026 – A Honda Fit strikes a pedestrian on Taylor Road in Jefferson Township just before 3 a.m.; the victim is transported to Mount Carmel East in critical condition while the driver remains at the scene and police ask for tips [2]

Feb 26, 2026 – A dump‑truck veers off U.S. 33 near Marysville at 12:10 p.m., collides with a tree and kills the driver; Ohio DOT closes the right lane and the investigation remains ongoing [1]

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