hit and run

Naimo Mahdi Abdirahaman was crossing Morse Road near Walford Street at an intersection with marked crosswalks when the crash happened. Demetris Ortega pleaded guilty in September to the charges.

At a press conference Monday, Columbus Police confirmed that the car belonged to an off-duty officer. No chargers or suspects have been named in the investigation. CPD spokesman Sgt. James Fuqua said the police officer was relieved of duty.

Authorities say a bicyclist died on a Columbus street after he was hit by a motorist who fled the scene.The bicyclist was struck just after 6 p.m.…