One killed in crash on State Route 104 in south Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- One person is dead after a crash involving two vehicles in south Columbus on Monday morning.

A police dispatcher said the crash occurred just after 9:30 a.m. on the westbound lanes of State Route 104 near Haul Road.

According to Columbus police, the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee was driving behind a semi-tractor-trailer when the Jeep hit the trailer, getting stuck under it for a short distance. The Jeep then became freed from under the trailer and stopped.

The driver of the Jeep was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:41 a.m.. The driver of the semi-truck was uninjured.

All lanes were closed on SR 104 West at US-33, but have since reopened.

The Columbus Police Accident Investigation Unit is investigating the crash.