1 dead in motorcycle crash on I-71 near downtown Columbus

COLUMBUS – One person died Friday morning in a motorcycle crash, according to police.Columbus Police said it happened around 4:40 a.m. on Interstate 71 north between 17th Avenue and East Hudson Street.The interstate and ramps in the area surrounding the crash scene were closed but have since reopened.The identity of the victim has not been released at this time.The crash remains under investigation.