Oct 16, 2026 | Detectives Believe All Individuals Involved Are in Custody After Fatal Sullivant Avenue Incident

Columbus, Ohio| A man died after a vehicle struck him near 2971 Sullivant Avenue in Columbus on Thursday night, October 15, 2026.

The man pictured with this article is the witness interviewed by NEWS327. He said he saw the man in the roadway when a black Chrysler Crossfire struck him. The witness said the vehicle was not speeding and was traveling at the posted speed limit. He said he called 911 and later helped law enforcement lift the vehicle so the man, who was pinned underneath, could be freed. The man was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The witness did not see the reported assault. Information provided separately to NEWS327 indicates that about five people may have assaulted the man, but that account has not been independently confirmed.

An initial incident update reported that one possible suspect had been detained. A detective at the scene later told NEWS327 investigators believe all individuals involved are in custody. The number of people in custody has not been confirmed, and the investigation is ongoing.