Motorcyclist Killed in Wrong-Way Collision on SR-161 in Northeast Columbus
A tragic wrong-way crash occurred early Sunday morning on Columbus’ Northeast Side, claiming the life of a 34-year-old motorcyclist and leaving two others injured.
According to Columbus police, the incident happened around 12:09 a.m. on July 7, when Isaiah Allen was riding his motorcycle westbound in the eastbound lanes of State Route 161 near Little Turtle Road. The motorcycle collided with a Honda Accord traveling in the correct direction.
The impact occurred on the front passenger side of the vehicle, ejecting Allen onto the roadway. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene just minutes later at 12:14 a.m.
The two passengers inside the Honda were transported to Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital, where they were reported in stable condition.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash, including why the motorcycle was heading in the wrong direction.
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