Fatal Collision Involving Dump Truck Claims One Life in Southeast Columbus

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Michael Thompson Jun 23, 2026 Columbus
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Fatal Collision Involving Dump Truck Claims One Life in Southeast Columbus

One person was killed in a crash involving a dump truck in southeast Columbus on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2:40 p.m. at the intersection of Winchester Pike and Refugee Road.

According to the Columbus Division of Police, a GMC Yukon was traveling southbound on Winchester Pike when a Kenworth dump truck, heading northbound, attempted to turn west onto Refugee Road. The two vehicles collided, resulting in the death of the GMC driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Details surrounding the circumstances leading to the crash are currently unavailable. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the vehicles or drivers involved to contact the Accident Investigation Unit at (614) 645-4767 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-8477.

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