COLUMBUS, Ohio — A wrong-way crash on SR-315 near Medical Center Drive late Monday, May 4, 2026, killed a city prosecutor and injured two drivers. (columbus.gov)
According to the Columbus Division of Police, a white 2018 Mercedes-Benz traveling south in the northbound lanes struck a northbound black 2018 Mercedes-Benz head‑on at 10:11 p.m. near Medical Center Drive. (columbus.gov)
Authorities said passenger Kaitlyn Marie Spahr, 32, was taken to Ohio State Medical Center and pronounced dead at 10:51 p.m. Both drivers were transported in critical condition. (columbus.gov)
Police identified the suspected wrong‑way driver as Xiaoke Fan, 30, and said charges include aggravated vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. The Accident Investigation Unit responded and continues to investigate. (columbus.gov)
According to court documents cited by local media, the white Mercedes‑Benz had been taken shortly before the crash, and additional charges were filed in the case. (aol.com)