Pickaway County – A construction worker was injured in a hit-and-run incident on November 18, 2024, around noon in Pickaway County. The crash occurred on TR-66 (Bolender Pontius Road) when a 2020 Ford Escape, driven by 92-year-old, struck a construction flagger who was working in a marked area surrounded by cones and warning signs.
The vehicle, which had been traveling northbound, made contact with the 18-year-old worker, Dominic Walker. Following the incident, Thompson did not stop at the scene but continued driving. A witness provided a description of the vehicle, and Thompson was located a short time later and returned to the site of the crash.
Walker was immediately transported to Berger Hospital with suspected serious injuries. The elderly woman, who was charged with driving violations related to lane markings, is facing further investigation for the incident. Authorities are continuing to gather details.
