COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle Saturday afternoon in north Columbus.
According to Columbus police, the crash happened at approximately 1:41 p.m. on West Henderson Road and Olentangy River Road.
Police said a 2013 Nissan Rogue was stopped in the eastbound left turn lane of West Henderson Road onto Olentangy River Road. At the same time, a 2018 Triumph motorcycle was driving west on West Henderson Road approaching the intersection. Police said the motorcycle drove into the intersection and was hit by the Nissan, ending up under the SUV.
A 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle, which was riding with the Triumph, tried to stop, but ended up crashing into the back of the Nissan, police said.
The driver of the Triumph was taken to Riverside Methodist Hospital in critical condition but was pronounced dead at 2 p.m.
The crash remains under investigation.