04/18/2026
Columbus, IN (April 18, 2026) - One man has been hospitalized after a vehicle crash on Third Street on Friday. Officers with the Columbus Police Department (Indiana) and other first responders were called to the Third Street Bridge near West State Road 46 and State Road 11 for a personal injury accident.
Officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services rushed to the scene. They found that a 2009 Harley - Davidson motorcycle and a 2013 Toyota SUV had collided.
The 52-year-old male driver of the motorcycle had significant injuries to his legs and possible injuries to his head. Officers immediately began to render aid until medical personnel took over care. The man was transported by helicopter to an Indianapolis-area hospital for further treatment.
The 48-year-old female driver of the SUV was not injured. State Road 46 was closed for approximately an hour while the scene was being investigated and cleaned up.