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Arrest made in deadly Columbus crash last month
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Columbus police have arrested a man in connection to a deadly November crash.
The crash, which involved a vehicle and a moped, occurred on November 11, 2024 at 4:33 p.m., at the intersection of Macon Road and Reese Road.
The moped operator, later identified as Edith Opry, 57, was transported to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced deceased.
The Motor Squad was called in to take lead on the investigation and identified the driver as John Gary.
Following that investigation, Gary was arrested and charged on December 2, 2024, with homicide by vehicle (M) second degree, following too closely, and speeding.
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