COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man was killed after being hit by a car Friday in east Franklin County, according to the sheriff's office.

The crash happened around 6:50 p.m. in the area of state Route 16 and Scenic Road in Jefferson Township.

According to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, a 2017 Honda Civic was heading east on Route 16 toward Scenic Road when it hit the man.

The man was taken to Mount Carmel East hospital in critical condition and was pronounced dead at 7:15 p.m. The driver of the Honda was not injured.

The driver of the Honda was the only occupant and stayed at the scene, according to the sheriff's office.

The crash remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Franklin County Sheriff's Office Crash Investigation Unit at 614-525-6113.

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