By Crash News Writer 
Columbus, GA (June 26, 2025) — A 29-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday night in Columbus, according to local authorities.
According to reports, the Columbus Police Department responded to the scene near St. Mary’s Road and Ford Drive on June 24. Emergency crews arrived to find Esteban Lopez seriously injured. He was transported to Piedmont Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10:04 p.m.
The department’s Motor Squad is currently leading the investigation into the fatal crash. Officials have not released further details on the circumstances surrounding the incident or the driver involved. It remains unclear whether any charges are pending or if speed, distraction, or visibility played a role in the collision.
Authorities are continuing to gather evidence, and updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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