Fatal Pedestrain Crash

Sheriff Dallas Baldwin states that the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash.   The crash occurred on October 20^th at approximately 8:26pm.  A black 2014 Chrysler 300 driven by Mr. William Luke of Gahanna, was traveling eastbound on U.S. Route 40 west of Broadlawn Avenue.  A pedestrian was crossing U.S. Route 40 from the north side of the road to the south side of the roadway outside of a pedestrian crossing. The pedestrian was struck by the Chrysler 300.  A black 2010 Nissan Rogue driven by Mr. Eugene Joseph of Columbus was traveling westbound on U.S. Route 40 and proceeded to strike the body as it lie in the roadway.  Deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Officers with the Franklin Township Police Department responded to the scene. The pedestrian was transported to Doctor West Hospital by Columbus Fire medic #12 and was pronounced deceased at 9:04pm at the hospital.  The pedestrian’s identity if pending notification of family.  This crash remains under investigation and anyone with information regarding this crash can contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Crash Investigation Unit at 614-525-6113.