Updated June 22, 2026, 10:59 p.m. ET
One driver died after a collision at Winchester Pike and Refugee Road on Columbus' Southeast Side at 2:40 p.m. June 22.
According to the Columbus Police Accident Investigation Unit, a white 2003 GMC Yukon traveling south on Winchester Pike collided with a 2019 Kenworth dump truck turning west onto Refugee Road.
Authorities said the vehicles crashed in the intersection and the impact separated the Yukon's body from its frame.
Columbus Division of Fire medics responded and pronounced the Yukon driver deceased at 2:45 p.m., authorities said.
Witnesses reported via the Citizen app that the SUV ran a red light and was speeding before impact; police have not confirmed that account.
Columbus police closed the intersection of Winchester Pike and Refugee Road during the investigation.
Authorities said the crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Accident Investigation Unit at 614-645-4767.