COLUMBUS — A construction worker died after being hit by a vehicle in a work zone on Interstate 70 near downtown Columbus on Saturday morning.
The Columbus Division of Police said a maroon Toyota sedan was traveling west on I-70, approaching State Route 315 around 2 a.m., according to our news partner, WBNS.
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The driver of the Toyota had entered a construction zone while workers were present.
In the construction zone, the driver allegedly swerved and hit a worker and a generator.
The driver fled the scene.
The construction worker was pronounced dead at the scene around 2:12 a.m.
A Columbus public safety dispatcher said the area will likely be closed until at least Monday.
Motorists can make a detour from I-70 westbound to I-71 northbound to I-670 westbound to Route 315/ I-70 westbound.
Anyone with information about the involved vehicle or driver is asked to contact the Accident Investigation Unit at (614) 645-4767 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-8477.
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