Child and adult injured in suspected impaired-driving crash in Southeast Columbus.

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🗓 Published: November 14, 2026 8:42 PM (23 minutes ago)

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A driver and child were critically hurt in a two-vehicle crash Friday 9:30 p.m. on South Hamilton Road at the I-70 eastbound ramp.

According to authorities, a red traveling north on South Hamilton Road approached a green light as a southbound black car turned left toward the I-70 eastbound ramp without yielding, causing the collision in southeast Columbus.

Medics transported the red car's driver to Grant Medical Center in serious condition. A juvenile passenger was taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Authorities said the black car's driver was in stable condition and processed for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Accident Investigation Unit at 614-645-4767 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-4777.

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