One dead after crash into pond near west Columbus apartment complex

David Rees
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HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) — One person has died after a car overturned into a pond near a west Columbus apartment complex on Thursday night.

Authorities responded to Renner Road and Alton Darby Creek Road near the Retreat at Sugar Farms complex in Hilliard at about 11:27 p.m. on Thursday after report of a crash, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Two deputies who arrived on scene jumped into the pond to attempt to rescue the victim, but ultimately were not successful.

<em>(NBC4 Photo/Ronald Clark) </em>
(NBC4 Photo/Ronald Clark)

Damage on scene shows that the driver veered off the road before overturning into the water. Columbus and Hilliard police both responded to the incident, along with the Franklin County Sheriff’s office.

Police remained on scene throughout the night and had temporarily closed Renner Road. The Franklin County sheriff’s office will be investigating to identify the cause of the crash.

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