Columbus, OH (June 9, 2026) – A 26-year-old man died early Tuesday morning after being ejected from his vehicle during a two-vehicle collision on East Livingston Avenue in Columbus. The wreck occurred at approximately 2:10 a.m. near the intersection of South Yearling Road.
According to police, a driver in a 2020 Ford Fusion was entering East Livingston Avenue from the Embassy Plaza apartment complex in the Leawood neighborhood, and at the same time, a man identified as Tywan Horton was driving a 2007 Ford Fusion eastbound on East Livingston Avenue.
Horton’s vehicle failed to stop at a red traffic signal and entered the intersection, where it struck the driver’s side rear of the 2020 Fusion. The force of the collision sent Horton’s car veering northeast, crossing into the westbound lanes and into a tree: Horton was ejected from the vehicle and suffered serious injuries.
He was taken to a hospital in critical condition and was pronounced dead at 2:49 a.m. No one else was reported hurt in the accident.
The cause of the crash is still being examined, and more details are expected to be released as the inquiry continues. We extend our deepest condolences to Tywan Horton’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
What Happens When a Driver Is Ejected in a Fatal Crash in Ohio?
Vehicle ejections during a crash are among the most life-threatening outcomes a driver can face. When a vehicle strikes a fixed object like a tree at speed, occupants who are not properly restrained can be thrown from the car entirely. The forces involved in that type of secondary impact with the ground or surrounding objects are almost always severe.
Ohio law requires all front-seat occupants to wear a seat belt, and research consistently shows that belted drivers are far less likely to be ejected during a collision. Ejection dramatically increases the risk of a fatal outcome, which is why safety experts have long emphasized restraint use as one of the most effective protections in any serious wreck.
Red-light violations are a leading factor in intersection crashes across Ohio. When a driver enters an intersection against a signal, the other vehicle typically has no time to react, making the resulting collision especially dangerous for everyone involved.
