COLUMBUS, Franklin County, Ohio, Nov. 8, 2026 — Three people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on Thursday night, November 5, at the intersection of Sullivant Avenue and Demorest Road on the west side of Columbus, according to a city public safety dispatcher.
Columbus Division of Police officers were called to the scene just before 6:30 p.m. on a report of a crash involving two vehicles, the dispatcher said. One person was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The other two were transported in stable condition.
The intersection remained blocked while police continued working the scene, the dispatcher said. No information on what led to the crash has been released, and it is not known whether anyone involved has been charged.
The crash remains under investigation by Columbus police.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
More on Crashes in Columbus, OH
The crash was reported at Sullivant Avenue and Demorest Road in Columbus. If you were involved in a crash in the city, our Columbus road safety and crash report page explains how to get a police report and what the latest local crash figures show.
Frequently Asked Questions
What injuries commonly result from two-vehicle crashes like this one?
Impacts between vehicles frequently cause head and neck injuries, broken bones, and internal injuries, with severity depending on speed and the angle of impact.
What typically causes crashes at busy intersections?
Common factors include failure to yield, running a red light or stop sign, distracted driving, and misjudging the speed of oncoming traffic, though the specific cause in any crash is determined by investigators.
Why is distracted driving considered so risky at intersections?
Taking eyes off the road for even a few seconds at an intersection can mean missing a signal change or another vehicle's path, since drivers there have less time to react than on open roads.
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