Driver who killed pedestrian left, later called detectives, police say - AOL

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Columbus, Alabama
Morse and Sunbury roads
Incident type
Hit and run, Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Columbus Alabama in Columbus, Alabama: A pedestrian who had just walked away from a separate, unrelated traffic crash was struck by an eastbound Chevrolet Malibu while crossing the eastbound lanes of Morse Road at 12:08 a.m. in Columbus. Medics transported the pedestrian in life-threatening condition to OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, where they were pronounced dead. The Malibu continued on and left the area, but at 1:45 a.m. the vehicle's owner called police, and the adult driver later met with detectives from the Columbus police Accident Investigation Unit. Police have not announced charges or released the identities of the pedestrian, vehicle owner, or driver.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unidentified adult driver of the Chevrolet Malibu At-fault party

Original reporting

Driver who killed pedestrian left, later called detectives, police say - AOL

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