Adult killed in Weinland Park hit-and-run crash

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- An adult is dead after being hit by a car early Sunday morning in a north Columbus neighborhood.

Columbus police said the victim was at the intersection of East 11th Avenue and North 5th Street in Weinland Park at 1:37 a.m. A red Mitsubishi Lancer was driving west on East 11th Ave., veered off the roadway and hit the pedestrian. Police are investigating why the vehicle left the roadway.

The victim was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead after the driver of the Mitsubishi fled the scene of the crash. Police report that at least five other individuals were inside the car at the time of the crash.

Anyone with details on the vehicle or driver is asked to contact Columbus police's accident investigation unit at 614-645-4767. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Central Ohio Crime Stoppers are 614-461-8477.