This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a Hit and Run crash that occurred in Columbus Ohio

On March 13, 2025, at approximately 7:40pm, a sliver, 2012 Nissan Quest Minivan was traveling west on Mt. Veron Avenue and turned right to go north on Graham St. The Nissan Quest approached the next intersection of Hildreth Avenue as a minibike being operated by a juvenile with an adult passenger was traveling east on Hildreth Ave. The minibike operator failed to yield to the minivan’s right of way and struck the minivan. Both riders from the minibike were ejected and the adult sustained serious injuries from the crash. The driver of the minivan stopped after the crash, walked around for a short time, and then left the crash scene as well as leaving the minivan. The minivan has been reported stolen.

A Columbus Neighborhood Safety Camera located at Mt. Vernon Ave and Graham St., recorded the minivan as it turned the corner from Mt. Vernon Ave to go north on Graham St. The driver of the minivan is visible but not identifiable as the van makes the turn. Another Neighborhood Safety Camera at the same location recorded the crash from a distance. Columbus Police are looking for any videos or witnesses to this crash.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest 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 go to our website at www.stopcrime.org and submit your tip. You may also submit a tip by downloading our free P3 Tips mobile app available on the iOS and Android platforms.

All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID or record telephone conversations. A special coding system protects the identity of the caller. Crime Stoppers also takes calls from persons with information about any felony. Information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a felony suspect could qualify the caller for a reward as determined by the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors. For more information on Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, visit our website at www.stopcrime.org.

Crime Stoppers is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Reward money comes from private individuals, businesses, and foundations that see Crime Stoppers as an integral tool in the community’s fight against crime. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to Central Ohio Crime Stopper’s, Inc., and P.O. BOX 16038, COLUMBUS, OH 43216-6038.

Watch for the depiction of each “Crime of the Week” during newscasts on WCMH NBC 4, Sunday morning 7a.m., 9 a.m. and at 6 p.m., as well as Monday 11 a.m. Also watch for the depiction to be aired on WBNS 10TV, WSYX ABC 6, WTTE FOX 28, and featured in The Columbus Dispatch every Monday.