One dead after being struck by a COTA bus

Witnesses say the victim slipped from the curb while chasing after the bus

This afternoon a female was struck and killed by a COTA bus on 9th and High Street, near South Campus Gateway. The victim’s identity is not being released at this time.

Witnesses who saw the tragic incident reported that the woman was banging on the back of the bus and trying to get the attention of the driver where she was then caught on the back wheel.

N. High Street was closed at the sight of the incident but has since reopened.

The president/ CEO of COTA has issued a statement about the occurrence and has made it clear that COTA will be working with the Columbus Division of Police to investigate this tragedy.

Our condolences go out to the victim and her family.

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