Pedestrian critical after being struck by vehicle in northeast Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One person has been hospitalized after being struck by a car in northeast Columbus Friday morning.

Columbus police reported that one person is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle at around 10:30 a.m. The incident occurred near the intersection of East 17th Avenue and Hamilton Avenue in South Linden.

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The victim was taken to Grant Medical Center and emergency crews closed the area of East 17th Avenue.