Bicyclist Killed in Columbus Accident
Police identified the bicyclist as Dion Watts, 25, who died after a crash on Kenny Road in Columbus on the evening of November 5.
Dion Watts, 25, was killed in a bicycle crash on Kenny Road just north of Preston Avenue in northwest Columbus on November 5, according to Columbus police.
What Happened on Kenny Road
A call came in at about 6:40 p.m. reporting that a motorist had struck a bicyclist. Police said the crash happened at about 6:39 p.m. Police said Watts was riding south on Kenny Road when a Porsche Cayenne heading the same way hit him. According to police, the impact threw Watts from his bike, and he was rushed to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, where he died of his injuries.
Police said he was pronounced dead at 7:37 p.m. Dispatchers said the driver stayed at the scene while police investigated. Dispatchers also said impairment may have been involved, but they could not provide more details.
What Is Known About the Kenny Road Investigation
Police were still investigating when the initial information was released, and no charges have been announced. The Columbus Police Accident Investigation Unit said it is still investigating. Traffic headed toward the intersection was redirected to Carmack or Ackerman roads. Further details about the driver have not been released.
Blood test results from a state lab can take weeks, so charges sometimes come well after a crash.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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