Child, adult hurt in suspected OVI crash in southeast Columbus
A driver and a child are seriously hurt after a crash Friday night in southeast Columbus. (FILE)
Official response and confirmed impact
A driver and a child are seriously hurt after a crash Friday night in southeast Columbus.
Just before 9:30 p.m., a red car was heading north on South Hamilton Road, approaching a green traffic light at the Interstate 70 eastbound ramp.
Meanwhile, a black car heading south on South Hamilton Road tried to turn onto the same ramp to I-70, but failed to yield to the red car before making the left turn when they crashed.
The driver of the red car was taken to Grant Medical Center with serious injuries.
A juvenile passenger in the car was taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital, where they remain with life-threatening injuries.
Meanwhile, the driver of the black car was taken to the hospital in stable condition. They have been processed for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Incident under investigation
An investigation is ongoing.
