Columbus/Bartholomew County Area

Columbus Police Department News Release

One man has been hospitalized after a vehicle crash on 3rd Street.

At 7:17 pm on April 17th, 2026, Columbus Police officers and other first responders were called to the 3rd 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 did not report any injury