The Columbus Police Department responded to a hit-and-run crash that claimed a life and injured another. The crash happened on Thursday morning in the 4100 block of Steam Mill Road.
According to the CPD, a 13-year-old was killed in the crash, and an 11-year-old was injured. He was taken to the local hospital. He was later flown to an Atlanta-area hospital for treatment.
Both juveniles were from Rothschild Middle School.
Additional information regarding the crash is currently unavailable. An investigation into the crash is under review.
Anyone with information regarding the crash can call CPD at 706-653-3300 or 706-225-4040.
October 7, 2022
Source: Ledger-Enquirer