COLUMBUS (WCMH)– Columbus Police are investigating after a fatal accident on I-71 northbound near Morse Road.

Medics were called to the scene around 11:10 pm on the report of an accident.

Police say it was a one-vehicle crash. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Crews had closed I-71 northbound while the scene was under investigation. The roadway had reopened by 2:00 am.