Police searching for suspects after pedestrian killed in east Columbus double hit-and-run

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus police are still searching for suspects involved in a double hit-and-run that took the life of a man five months ago, despite witness statements and a description of at least one of the vehicles involved.

According to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, new information remains scarce in the death of a man who was struck twice by two separate vehicles on the far east side of the city.

Columbus police said that 66-year-old James Brusenhan died after two cars struck and killed him on East Broad Street in the early hours of Friday, April 19. Police said that Brusenhan was attempting to cross East Broad Street at Richmond Woods Drive, outside of a marked crosswalk, when an unknown vehicle struck him in the westbound lane of East Broad Street.

The impact knocked the victim down and they ended up in the center turn lane. A witness told police that the man began to crawl southbound and into the eastbound lane of East Broad Street when he was struck again, this time by a Toyota Rav4 with its driver’s side front.

That vehicle, estimated to be a 2016-2018 model, and the vehicle with no description that first hit Brusenhan, both fled the scene. Brusenhan was pronounced dead at 1:06 a.m.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrime.org and e-mail your tip. Calls can also be placed to the Accident Investigation Unit at (614) 645-4767.