COLUMBUS (WCMH) – A motorcyclist was killed in a serious crash early this morning in east Columbus.

The crash happened shortly before 2:30am on east 5th Avenue east of Leonard Avenue.

Initial reports indicated that a motorcyclist struck the side of a concrete wall.

The motorcyclist was taken to Grant Medical Center in critical condition where he later died.

East 5th Ave. was closed in the area and reopened shortly after 5am.

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