Pedestrian struck and killed on North Wilson Road in west Columbus; police continue investigation
What happened
A pedestrian was struck and killed late Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, on Columbus’ West Side, in the area of North Wilson Road at Enterprise Avenue. The crash drew a response from the Columbus Division of Police Accident Investigation Unit, which opened an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the collision.
Police have said the pedestrian was an adult and was walking in the roadway at the time of the crash. The vehicle involved was described as an SUV traveling southbound on North Wilson Road. The driver remained at the scene after the collision.
Medical response and identification
The pedestrian was transported to Grant Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead shortly before midnight. As of the latest available public information, the victim’s name had not been released.
Location context: a high-traffic corridor with multiple access points
The crash location sits along a five-lane segment of North Wilson Road near Enterprise Avenue, between a major access point to Interstate 70 and Fisher Road. The corridor includes industrial and commercial destinations as well as entrances to nearby residential areas. It is a stretch where turning movements, driveway access, and traffic entering or exiting the interstate can create complex driving and crossing conditions.
In the days surrounding the crash, winter conditions affected pedestrian routes in parts of the city. Reports from the scene indicated that sidewalks along the corridor were obstructed by accumulated snow, a factor that can influence where pedestrians travel when walking infrastructure is not passable.
What investigators typically examine in fatal pedestrian crashes
In fatal traffic crash investigations, police commonly assess factors such as lighting and visibility, roadway design, traffic speed and lane configuration, the point of impact, driver and pedestrian movements, and any impairment or distraction indicators. Investigators may also review physical evidence at the scene, vehicle damage, and any available camera footage from nearby businesses, intersections, or vehicles.
How the public can share information
Police have asked anyone with information about the crash to contact the Columbus Division of Police Accident Investigation Unit at 614-645-4767. Anonymous tips can also be provided through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.
Date: Feb. 2, 2026
Location: North Wilson Road at Enterprise Avenue, West Side
Victim: Adult pedestrian; identity not publicly released
Vehicle: SUV traveling southbound; driver remained on scene
Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact investigators or submit an anonymous tip.