Man charged with murder after pedestrian struck and killed in Columbus

COLUMBUS — A 32-year-old man faces murder and felonious-assault charges following the death of a pedestrian on Columbus’ west side.

Columbus police found 30-year-old Kyler Cooper in the city’s Hilltop neighborhood after he was struck by a vehicle shortly before 9:30 p.m. Cooper was transported to a hospital, where he later died.

Investigators allege Michonne Menard assaulted Cooper and left him in the street before Cooper was hit by the vehicle.

Menard was arrested in connection with Cooper’s death. The case remains under investigation.