Authorities have identified a bicyclist that was struck and killed early Sunday morning while riding on Obetz-Reese Road, north of Daugherty Road in south east Columbus. Robert L. Grimm, 42, died from his injuries after being transported to the hospital. Grimm was hit at approximately 2:40 a.m. while bicycling southbound on Obetz-Reese Road. Police said the car that struck Grimm was operated by Matthew McQuirt, 37. Authorities said alcohol may be a factor in the fatal crash. It remains under investigation.
Collision Data
Crash time: between midnight and 2:59 a.m.
Closest Intersection:
Land use: Unknown
Road type: Unknown
Where on the road the collision happened: Road
Collision type: Unknown
Driver Data
Vehicle type: Light Trucks (SUVs, pickups)
If truck: Unknown
At crash time driver was:
Cyclist Data
At crash time cyclist was:
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