A fatal collision involving a bicyclist on Kenny Road in Columbus, Ohio, has prompted a police investigation after a 25-year-old man died from his injuries. Daniel Lhota, 59, of Upper Arlington, was identified as the driver of the Porsche SUV involved in the November 5, 2026 crash.
The cyclist was identified as Dion Watts, a Columbus resident from the city’s Northeast Side. The incident happened shortly before 6:40 p.m. near Preston Avenue, not far from Ohio State University.
What Happened on Kenny Road?
According to the crash report, Watts was travelling south on Kenny Road when a southbound 2021 Porsche Cayenne struck him from behind.
Investigators received accounts from witnesses who described the moments surrounding the impact. One reportedly said the cyclist was carried on the vehicle’s hood for several feet before the Porsche stopped. Another witness said the SUV had been moving at a high speed shortly before hearing a loud crash.
Columbus Division of Fire emergency personnel took Watts to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was pronounced dead at approximately 7:37 p.m.
Police Investigate Possible Driver Impairment
The crash report indicates that investigators suspected Lhota may have been under the influence of alcohol. Officers reportedly described signs of physical impairment and obtained a warrant for a blood sample to determine his blood alcohol level.
According to the account, officers later drove Lhota home. No criminal charges had been filed against him in Franklin County Municipal Court as of the evening of November 6.
Lhota was identified in professional information as an executive with Vision Companies, a real estate development firm based in Columbus. His professional position does not establish any finding of responsibility in the collision.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the available information does not provide a final determination about the cause of the crash or the driver’s level of impairment.
Remembering Dion Watts
Watts’s death has left his family, friends and others who knew him facing a painful loss. The fatal collision also raises renewed concern about the safety of people travelling by bicycle on busy roads.
Authorities have yet to release further details about the investigation or any potential charges.
Obituary: Dion Watts, 25, of Columbus, Ohio, died after being struck by a Porsche SUV while riding his bicycle on Kenny Road. Daniel Lhota is the name of the driver identified in the crash report, not the deceased cyclist.
Cause of Death: Watts died after the November 5, 2026 bicycle collision. Further medical and investigative findings have not been provided.
Funeral Arrangements: No public details were included in the supplied report.
Disclaimer: The supplied headline identifies Dan Lhota as the subject, but the article body identifies Dion Watts as the person who died and Daniel Lhota as the driver. This report distinguishes the two individuals and does not present suspicion of impairment as a proven finding or imply that charges have been filed.