COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck on Interstate 71 in north Columbus Thursday morning.
According to Columbus police, at least one person was injured just after 5:30 a.m. when police say a person was working on their van parked along I-71 South, near the Hudson Street exit in South Linden. Police said the person suffered serious injuries after their van stalled and was hit by an SUV.
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Police said in total three people suffered injuries, including two with serious injuries and one in critical condition.
I-71 South was closed from the 17th Street exit and as far north as Interstate 270, a stretch of several miles, for nearly two hours. It was declared open at around 7:15 a.m…