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Police: Motorcyclist ejected from dirt bike after striking turning vehicle in southeast Columbus

Medics transported the motorcyclist, who was critically injured, to Grant Medical Center for treatment. He was pronounced dead at 6:18 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A motorcyclist was killed when he was ejected from his vehicle after hitting a car in southeast Columbus Wednesday evening. 

At 5:55 p.m., a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe was attempting to make a left turn from Proclamation Way to travel south on Alum Creek Drive.

Meanwhile, the driver of a 2013 Yamaha YZ250 Dirt Bike was traveling north on Alum Creek Drive and struck the front driver side of the Hyundai. The motorcyclist was ejected from the bike. 

Medics transported the motorcyclist, who was critically injured, to Grant Medical Center for treatment. He was pronounced dead at 6:18 p.m.

Columbus police did not say where the driver of the Hyundai suffered any injuries. The identity of the motorcyclist has not been released. 

The crash remains under investigation.

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