One dead in head-on collision in Franklin County
A head-on crash between an SUV and a tractor-trailer in southeastern Franklin County left one person dead on November 6, 2025.
The collision occurred around 5:45 p.m. on London Groveport Road, east of Port Road, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. Authorities reported that a 2023 Volvo semitrailer traveling northeast was struck head-on by a 2021 Jeep Cherokee, which drifted left of center while heading southwest.
Following the impact, the semitrailer ended up in a ditch on the east side of the road, while the Jeep was found in a ditch on the west side, disabling both vehicles. The driver of the Jeep, the only occupant, had to be extricated and was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:02 p.m. by Hamilton Township medics. The semi driver was taken to OhioHealth Grant Medical Center in downtown Columbus in stable condition.
The identity of the deceased driver will be released once family is notified. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the Crash Investigation Unit at 614-525-6113.