Man ejected from vehicle dies after east Columbus crash

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is dead after a man was ejected from his vehicle during a two-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in east Columbus. According to a Columbus Police incident report, one driver in a 2020 Ford Fusion was entering East Livingston Avenue from the Embassy Plaza apartment complex in the Leawood neighborhood at 2:10 a.m. Tuesday. At the same time, a man driving a 2007 Ford Fusion was heading eastbound on East Livingstone Ave, approaching the intersection of South Yearling Road. Police said the Fusion failed to stop at the traffic signal, which was read in the east and west directions, and drove into the intersection where the 2020 Fusion had already entered. For Tuesday's top stories on NBC4 view the video player above. The 2007 Fusion struck the driver’s side rear area of the 2020 Fusion, causing the 2007 Fusion to veer northeast, cross the westbound lanes, off the roadway and into a tree. The impact of the collision ejected the driver of the 2007 Fusion, causing serious injuries. Tywan Horton, 26, was taken to the hospital in critical condition, but was later pronounced dead at 2:49 a.m. No other injuries were reported. Police did not disclose what factors, if any, contributed to the crash but ask that any person with knowledge of the vehicle involved or driver is encouraged to contact the Accident Investigation Unit at (614) 645-4767. People wishing to remain anonymous may contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-8477.