Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Clintonville

Written by Shahid Meighan - The Columbus Dispatch

A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle outside of the Giant Eagle grocery store in Columbus' Clintonville area. Benjamin Weiss, 23, died in the hit-skip that happened on Thursday, 30 May 2024, at 9:24 pm on North High Street.

Weiss was crossing North High Street at Olentangy Street in a crosswalk when a dark colored car turned onto High Street from Olentangy Street, striking him and causing him to fall to the ground. While he was on the ground, another vehicle hit him, according to a Columbus Division of Police (CPD) report.

The driver of the second vehicle stayed at the scene, while the driver of the dark colored car fled.

Columbus police and fire medics responded and transported Weiss to OhioHealth Riverside Hospital in critical condition. Weiss was pronounced dead at the hospital at 9:57 pm, dispatchers reported.

CPD's accident investigation unit responded to the scene and their investigation is ongoing, according to the police report. Police are asking anyone with information about the dark colored vehicle to contact the accident investigation unit at 614.645.4767. People wishing to remain anonymous can contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614.461.8477.