COLUMBUS, Ohio — A late-night single-vehicle crash on Fairwood Avenue left one person dead and two injured near E. Innis Avenue, authorities said.
According to the Columbus Division of Police, just before midnight a 2012 Nissan Rogue was traveling southbound on Fairwood Ave. approaching E. Innis Ave. when it crossed the centerline, went through the northbound lane and left the roadway.
Police said the SUV continued southeast into a tree line, striking trees, large stones and a chain-link fence, then crossed a field before hitting a utility pole on the driver's side.
Columbus Fire medics extricated the driver. Authorities said the driver and two adult passengers were taken to Grant Medical Center; the passengers were listed in stable condition.
Police said the driver was pronounced dead at 12:33 a.m. The person's name has not been released.
Authorities said the crash remains under investigation.