1 killed in I-71 crash in north Columbus

Columbus Police has confirmed one person was killed in a crash on Interstate 71 Friday night.The crash happened on I-71 near 11th Avenue just before 9 p.m. Officials said the vehicle had struck a tree.Police confirmed one person was pronounced dead at 9:23 p.m.Police have the southbound lanes from 11th Avenue to 17th Avenue closed.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com for updates.