Columbus Ohio Scooter Accident: Rider Injured — SUV Drove Off After Crash
Columbus, OH – A downtown Columbus scooter crash on Sunday afternoon left one person seriously injured after a hit-and-run incident involving an SUV, according to the Columbus Division of Police.
The accident occurred around 3:55 p.m. at the intersection of North High Street and East Goodale Street. Police report that the rider was traveling south on a scooter when an SUV made a sudden left turn in front of them.
In an attempt to avoid a collision, the rider swerved, lost control, and crashed into the rear of a parked vehicle along North High Street. The SUV involved did not stop at the scene.
Emergency crews transported the injured scooter rider to Grant Medical Center. Despite serious injuries, the rider is expected to recover.
Columbus police’s Accident Investigation Unit responded and has opened an inquiry. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the vehicle or driver involved to contact the Accident Investigation Unit at (614) 645-4767 or call Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-8477.
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