Columbus police identify victim in fatal Cleveland Avenue hit-and-run.

By Accident Newswire Staff
🗓 Published: May 29, 2026 4:34 PM (1 week ago)

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Police on May 29 identified the killed in a May 16 on the city's Northeast Side.

According to the Columbus Division of Police, Brian Craddock, 59, was struck by a southbound vehicle on Cleveland Avenue just north of Republic Avenue.

The crash occurred at 9:46 p.m. May 16; the driver left the scene, authorities said.

Medics took Craddock to a local hospital in critical condition, where he died at 10:10 p.m. May 16.

Investigators have not released a description of the vehicle.

The Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Accident Investigation Unit at 614-645-4767 or provide an anonymous tip to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-4777.

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