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1 killed, 2 hurt after two-vehicle crash on Courtright Road

The crash happened around 3:10 a.m. in the 1800 block of Courtright Road.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus police are investigating a deadly crash that happened early Saturday morning on the city's east side.

The crash happened around 3:10 a.m. in the 1800 block of Courtright Road.

According to police, a man was driving south on Courtright Road, just north of Groves Road. At the same time, a woman was driving a vehicle north on Courtright Road.

Police say the man's vehicle crossed the center lane and crashed head-on into the woman's vehicle.

Columbus police say the male driver and a passenger who was inside his vehicle were taken to Mt. Carmel East. The passenger died shortly after arriving at the hospital. The male driver was treated for minor injuries.

The woman who was driving the other vehicle was taken to Grant Medical Center. Her condition is serious, but her injuries are considered to be non-life threatening.

Police have not released the name of the man who died.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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