Updated Sept. 24, 2026, 12:45 p.m. ET
Columbus, Ohio — A pedestrian died shortly after midnight Sept. 24 on South Hamilton Road near Blakestone Lane after a southbound pickup struck him, police said.
According to the Columbus Division of Police, Elijah Tompkins, 26, attempted to cross South Hamilton Road near Blakestone Lane at about 11:30 p.m. Sept. 23.
Authorities said he was hit by a Chevrolet Silverado traveling southbound.
Police said Tompkins died shortly after midnight Sept. 24. The investigation is ongoing.