COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man died after being hit by two vehicles in the Clintonville neighborhood Thursday night.
According to the Columbus Division of Police, 23-year-old Benjamin Weiss was crossing North High Street at Olentangy Street in a marked crosswalk.
A dark-colored car struck Weiss, causing him to fall to the ground. Police said another vehicle struck Weiss while he was still on the ground. The driver of the dark-colored vehicle drove away. The driver of the second vehicle stayed.
Weiss was taken to Riverside Methodist Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The Accident Investigation Unit initiated the investigation into the hit-and-run.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the AIU at 614-645-4767. People who want to remain anonymous can contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.