Woman charged in deadly interstate collision in west Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Charges have been filed against a woman police say was involved in a fatal crash on Interstate 270 in west Columbus. According to an updated incident report, the Columbus Division of Police said that a woman who allegedly crashed into two vehicles parked along the shoulder of I-270 South will be charged with aggravated vehicular homicide. Police said that 30-year-old Jaricah Wright was arrested at the scene after she reportedly drove her 2011 Audi A4 into two vehicles. The crash occurred on Monday at 2:40 a.m. when two adults were changing a tire on a Toyota minivan in the eastside shoulder of I-270 South near the Georgesville Road exit. Wright, who police said was initially driving in the wrong direction but self-corrected the vehicle, failed to maintain control of the Audi and slammed into the back of a Toyota Corolla that was parked behind the minivan. The impact of the crash launched the Toyota into the minivan and also struck 45-year-old Jodi Tackett. Tackett was pronounced dead at the scene by Franklin Township medics, and a second victim was hospitalized in critical condition. For a previous report on this story view the video player above. Wright fled the scene but was located nearby on Georgesville Square Drive, according to police. Franklin County court records do not yet indicate when Wright will appear in court for an arraignment hearing.