June 4, 2026, 6:43 a.m. ET
One person died in a single-vehicle crash on I-71 northbound near Morse Road early June 4 in Columbus, authorities said.
A caller reported the crash at 2:10 a.m., according to a Columbus Police dispatcher.
The victim was pronounced dead at 2:21 a.m., authorities said. Police have not released the person's identity.
All northbound lanes were closed for several hours; by just before 6 a.m., all but the rightmost lane had reopened, according to the dispatcher.
No other vehicles were involved, authorities said. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.