A Sherwood Middle School 6th grader was fatally struck in a hit-and-run accident on the east side this morning.
Columbus Police say 11-year old Elizabeth Robertson Rutland was crossing McNaughen Road near East Main Street when she was hit by 61-year old Lisa Wolf, of Pickerington, knocking the girl into the oncoming traffic. Rutland was then hit by a second car that didn't stop. The investigation is ongoing. Counsellors were on hand for students and staff at Sherwood today.