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In the News: Swimmer drowns at Alum Creek Park

A tragic drowning at Alum Creek Park is a reminder of water safety risks in Ohio. Learn what families should know after a wrongful death. By Jami S. Oliver On June 11, 2026 NBC4 reported that a female swimmer drowned at Alum Creek Park on Wednesday afternoon. At the time

In the News: Truck tire detaches and kills one on I-70

By Jami S. Oliver On June 19, 2026, The Columbus Dispatch reported that one person was dead and Interstate 70 was closed for several hours after a semi-truck lost a tire, triggering a crash in the eastbound lanes near the Miller and Kelton Avenues exit in Columbus. The crash occurred

Scioto County Motorcycle Crash & Centerline Risks

A fatal Scioto County motorcycle crash underscores the danger of centerline violations. Learn what Ohio riders and families should know. By Jami S. Oliver The recent fatal motorcycle crash in Scioto County is a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly lives can be changed forever when a vehicle crosses the center

Fatal I-70 Motorcycle Crash: What we Know

A look at the fatal July 13 motorcycle crash on I-70 in Columbus and why thorough motorcycle accident investigations matter for victims and families. By Jami S. Oliver The tragic motorcycle crash that shut down Interstate 70 in Columbus for several hours the morning of July 13, 2026, is a

Person killed in collision at Franklin Park intersection

COLUMBUS, OH – A 56-year-old driver lost their life due to a car-splitting crash early Wednesday, July 3, in west Columbus, according to NBC4i. The fatal incident occurred at the intersection of East Main Street and Wilson Avenue, in the city’s Franklin Park neighborhood. Columbus Police said the male victim

Child Struck, Hurt at Hard and Lindworth in NC Columbus

COLUMBUS, OH – A child sustained serious injuries Monday evening when a vehicle struck them at a north Columbus intersection. According to abc 6, the incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. at Hard Road and Lindworth Road. This is north of I-270 and west of the Olentangy Freeway. Police haven’t

Woman Dies, 2 Others Left Hospitalized After T-Bone Crash in East Columbus

COLUMBUS, OH – A 34-year-old woman died following a two-vehicle collision early Tuesday in east Columbus that left two others injured, one critically, reports NBC4i. The wreck occurred at the corner of Woodland Avenue and East 17th Avenue, shortly before 1:00 a.m. According to Columbus Police, the woman was driving

Hit-and-Run Driver Leaves Pedestrian Seriously Hurt in SE Columbus

COLUMBUS, OH – One person suffered significant injuries Monday evening, November 25, when they were struck by a vehicle that then fled the scene in southeast Columbus, reports FOX 28. The incident unfolded on Frebis Avenue, a little east of Burstock Road, in the city’s Deshler Park area. First responders