Driver Killed in Columbus Truck Accident
The driver has been identified as Mackenzie McGee, 25, who died two days after the crash on I-71 near Polaris Parkway.
Mackenzie McGee, 25, was killed in a truck crash on I-71 near Polaris Parkway in Columbus on November 7, according to Columbus police.
The Early Morning Crash on I-71 Northbound
The crash happened at about 3:35 a.m. Saturday, with a 2020 Honda Civic and a semi-truck both heading north. Police said the Honda's driver slowed down or came to a halt in the second lane from the left, then moved toward the third lane, where the semi was traveling. Police said the semi's front end hit the Honda's right rear corner. The Honda ended up off the right edge of the roadway, where it stopped.
Medics took the Honda driver to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. Police said McGee died Monday night, two days after the crash. The semi pulled onto the right shoulder, and police said its driver was not hurt.
What Comes Next for Columbus Police
Columbus police are still investigating the crash. All northbound lanes of I-71 were closed during the investigation and have since reopened. Police asked anyone with information to contact the department's Accident Investigation Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
Many newer cars keep a short record of the moments around a crash. Investigators may download that data, and making sense of it can take weeks.
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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