Upper Arlington Priest Dies After Collision at Tremont and Ridgecliff Roads
Monsignor John G. Johnson, 77, died Sept. 30 following a crash while on a morning walk; Upper Arlington police seek witnesses as Saint Agatha prepares Oct. 10 services.
Monsignor John G. Johnson, a priest at Saint Agatha Church in Upper Arlington, died on the night of Wednesday, Sept. 30, from injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle while out on a walk, according to Upper Arlington police. He was 77 years old.
The collision occurred on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the intersection of Tremont and Ridgecliff roads. According to police reports, the crash involved one vehicle and a pedestrian, identified as Johnson. The parish stated that Johnson was walking when the crash took place. First responders transported him in critical condition to a local hospital, where he died the following evening.
Upper Arlington police Sgt. Bryan McKean said the crash remains under active investigation. McKean stated that investigators could not say if the driver of the vehicle would face charges. Upper Arlington police are requesting assistance from the public and have urged anyone who has information about the crash to call the department at 614-459-2800.
The Saint Agatha congregation mourned the loss of the longtime clergyman. Johnson "was a source of spiritual guidance, and inspiration to countless parishioners throughout his years of priesthood, especially those here at St. Agatha," the church said in posts on Facebook and Instagram.
Memorial arrangements are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, at Saint Agatha Church, 1860 Northam Road in Upper Arlington. The parish announced that visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. Following the morning visitation, Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus will celebrate the Funeral Mass and the Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10 a.m.
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Monsignor John G. Johnson, a priest at Saint Agatha Church in Upper Arlington, died on the night of Wednesday, Sept. 30, from injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle while out on a walk, according to Upper Arlington police. He was 77 years old.
The collision occurred on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the intersection of Tremont and Ridgecliff roads. According to police reports, the crash involved one vehicle and a pedestrian, identified as Johnson. The parish stated that Johnson was walking when the crash took place. First responders transported him in critical condition to a local hospital, where he died the following evening.
Upper Arlington police Sgt. Bryan McKean said the crash remains under active investigation. McKean stated that investigators could not say if the driver of the vehicle would face charges. Upper Arlington police are requesting assistance from the public and have urged anyone who has information about the crash to call the department at 614-459-2800.
The Saint Agatha congregation mourned the loss of the longtime clergyman. Johnson "was a source of spiritual guidance, and inspiration to countless parishioners throughout his years of priesthood, especially those here at St. Agatha," the church said in posts on Facebook and Instagram.
Memorial arrangements are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, at Saint Agatha Church, 1860 Northam Road in Upper Arlington. The parish announced that visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. Following the morning visitation, Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus will celebrate the Funeral Mass and the Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10 a.m.
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Johnson, a priest at Saint Agatha Church in Upper Arlington, died on the night of Wednesday, Sept. 30, from injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle while out on a walk, according to Upper Arlington police.
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Monsignor John G. Johnson, 77, was struck by a vehicle at Tremont and Ridgecliff roads on the morning of Sept. 29, according to a media release from Upper Arlington police. Johnson was transported in critical condition to a local hospital, where he passed away on the night of Sept. 30, police said.
McKean stated that investigators could not say if the driver of the vehicle would face charges.
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Upper Arlington police Sgt. Bryan McKean said the accident is still under investigation and could not say if the driver of the vehicle would face charges.
Upper Arlington police are requesting assistance from the public and have urged anyone who has information about the crash to call the department at 614-459-2800.
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Anyone who has information about the crash can call Upper Arlington police at 614-459-2800.
Johnson "was a source of spiritual guidance, and inspiration to countless parishioners throughout his years of priesthood, especially those here at St.
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"[Monsignor Johnson] was a source of spiritual guidance, and inspiration to countless parishioners throughout his years of priesthood, especially those here at St. Agatha," the church said in social media posts on Instagram and Facebook.
The parish announced that visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m.
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Saint Agatha Church, located at 1860 Northam Road, will be holding a visitation at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 10, according to the church's website. Columbus Catholic Diocese Bishop Earl K. Fernandes will be hosting the Funeral Mass and the Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10 a.m. following the visitation.
Fernandes of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus will celebrate the Funeral Mass and the Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10 a.m.
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Saint Agatha Church, located at 1860 Northam Road, will be holding a visitation at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 10, according to the church's website. Columbus Catholic Diocese Bishop Earl K. Fernandes will be hosting the Funeral Mass and the Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10 a.m. following the visitation.
Catholic priest dead after being hit by vehicle in Upper Arlington, officials say
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According to police reports, the crash involved one vehicle and a pedestrian, identified as Johnson.
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The accident happened at the intersection of Tremont and Ridgecliff roads and involved one vehicle and a pedestrian, later identified as Monsignor John Johnson.