Columbus, OH (June 11, 2026) – A young pedestrian was seriously hurt Wednesday evening, June 10, after being struck by a car on Reynoldsburg New Albany Road in east Columbus. The accident happened at around 5:15 p.m. near Stone Shadow Drive.
A black Toyota Corolla was heading north on Reynoldsburg New Albany Road when the teen crossed the street from west to east outside of a marked crosswalk. The car hit the person in the northbound lane.
The teen was taken to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in critical condition, and the driver, an adult, was not hurt and stayed at the scene.
The names of those involved in the collision have not yet been released.
Investigators are continuing to look into the circumstances of the wreck, and further details are expected as the inquiry moves forward. We are thinking of the young person and their family as they face what will hopefully be a path toward recovery.
What Happens After a Pedestrian Is Struck by a Car in Columbus?
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, the severity of the injury depends on several factors, including the speed of the car, the point of contact, and whether the person was in a designated crossing zone. Young pedestrians are particularly vulnerable because they may be less visible to drivers and less predictable in their movements. Injuries from these crashes can range from broken bones to serious trauma requiring immediate surgical care.
Hospitals that specialize in pediatric care, like Nationwide Children’s in Columbus, are equipped to handle the most serious cases involving young patients. Critical designations mean medical teams are working quickly and closely to stabilize the person. Even after initial treatment, recovery from a serious pedestrian crash can take a long time and may require ongoing rehabilitation.
Crosswalk use is a key factor that investigators typically note in pedestrian crash reports, as it helps establish where each party was positioned and what each could reasonably have seen before impact.
