Saturday, June 7, 2008

Woman Runs From Police, Killed Crossing The Street

A woman was struck by a vehicle while crossing Ina Road near Interstate 10 Thursday night. Department of Public Safety Officers were attempting to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation.

The car pulled to the side of the road, then all of the occupants fled on foot, according to Marana Police.

Police say the woman running away, when she was struck by a vehicle headed eastbound on Ina. She was taken to a local hospital where she later died.

The victim's name has not been released, pending notifying next of kin.

The driver of the car remained at the scene after the accident and is not likely to face any charges, said police.

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