COLUMBUS, Ohio — Detectives believe alcohol was a factor in a three-vehicle crash that killed a motorcyclist in south Columbus Sunday evening.
At 6:15 p.m., a Nissan Altima heading east on Williams Road slowed down to make a left turn onto Hurd Road. Police say the vehicle behind the Nissan, a Honda Accord, failed to maintain distance and struck the left rear of the Nissan.
The impact pushed the Nissan eastbound down Williams Road, while the Honda rolled into the westbound lane.
Following the impact, 28-year-old Charles Mollette, who was driving a Suzuki Hayabusa, was headed west on Williams Road when he struck the front of the Honda.
Mollette was taken to Grant Medical Center in critical condition and later pronounced dead at 1:19 am.
The driver of the Nissan Altima was taken to the hospital and treated for their injuries.
The driver of the Honda Accord was arrested after investigators suspected he may have been driving while impaired, according to a crash report. Police say he had active warrants for his arrest.
Police added that there were two children, ages 6 and 9, inside the Honda Accord at the time of the crash.
Police told 10TV that the driver was administered a blood alcohol test and could face charges related to the crash if the results come back positive.
The crash remains under investigation.
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