One dead in crash involving COTA bus

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Columbus, Ohio
intersection of Allegheny Avenue and James Road
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Incident type
Crash, Transit

Summary

Bus Crash Columbus Ohio in Columbus, Ohio: A COTA bus was struck from behind by a Nissan pickup truck on the east side of Columbus, Ohio, near the intersection of Allegheny Avenue and James Road. The driver of the truck, 72‐year‐old Patricia McQueen, died at the hospital; no one on the bus was injured.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Patricia McQueen Driver Fatal

Original reporting

One dead in crash involving COTA bus | NBC4 WCMH-TV

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