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id: 5c0cae4181
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-07 11:47 EST
updated: 2026-11-07 11:47 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Car driver critically hurt in crash with semi on I-71

A driver was critically injured in a crash between a car and a semi-truck on Interstate 71 near Polaris Parkway early Saturday, according to Columbus police.

Section: [Public Safety](/columbus/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Interstate 71](/columbus/wiki/interstate-71.md), [Polaris Parkway](/columbus/wiki/polaris-parkway.md)

## Coverage

- [ABC6 (WSYX)](https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/driver-critically-hurt-after-semi-truck-crash-on-i-71-at-polaris-pkwy-honda-civic-saturday-morning-lane-change-north-critical-condition-grant-medical-center-investigation), 2026-11-07 11:47 EST: Driver critically hurt after semi-truck crash on I-71 at Polaris Pkwy
- [FOX28 (WTTE)](https://myfox28columbus.com/news/local/driver-critically-hurt-after-semi-truck-crash-on-i-71-at-polaris-pkwy-honda-civic-saturday-morning-lane-change-north-critical-condition-grant-medical-center-investigation), 2026-11-07 11:47 EST: Driver critically hurt after semi-truck crash on I-71 at Polaris Pkwy

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