The ramp from I-270 South to State Route 161 is closed in both directions because of the crash.

Hilliard Police have confirmed an officer was killed in a motorcycle crash Thursday.

The crash was reported just before 2 p.m. in the area of I-270 and State Route 161 on the north east side of Columbus.

Hilliard Police said the officer was taking part in training exercise.

Authorities have not released the name of the officer at this time.

Currently, the ramp from I-270 South to State Route 161 is closed in both directions.

State Route 161 East at Strawberry Farms is also closed.

All traffic on SR-161 east is be directed to exit to I-270 south to get around the accident.

Officials say the road will be closed for several hours.