COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Police Department has released more details on a multi-vehicle crash that killed two people in west Columbus over the weekend, but has yet to close its investigation.
Officers responded to the intersection of Hilliard Rome Road and Roberts Road just south of Hilliard, at 7:02 p.m. Saturday, when two victims who were riding a motorcycle were found lying in the road after a collision.
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According to a CPD release, a Yamaha motorcycle was traveling south on Hilliard Rome Rd. At the same time a Honda Civic was waiting for traffic to clear before turning west onto Roberts Rd., though for reasons unknown it proceeded to make the turn and collided with the motorcycle.
The passenger of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene while the motorcycle operator was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries but did not survive. The driver of the Honda was unharmed and remained at the scene.
The victims identities have yet to be released and the Accident Investigation Unit is asking anyone with knowledge about this incident to contact the Columbus Division of Police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477…