UPDATE: Jan. 1 at 3 p.m.
The Madison County Coroner has identified, 42-year-old Gracela Valera DeJesus as the woman that was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Tuesday night while trying to cross a bypass in Richmond.
UPDATE: Jan. 1 at 12:00 p.m.
The Richmond Police Department reports that the woman who was hit while trying to cross the bypass at South Killarney near Cookout on Tuesday night was pronounced dead at the scene by the Madison County Coroner.
According to officials, the woman's identity has not been confirmed, but they are actively working to identify the victim and notify the family.
Officials report that the driver of the vehicle has been fully cooperative during the investigation, and preliminary tests indicate that the use of drugs or alcohol is not a factor.
Police ask that you call them at 859-624-4776 if you witnessed the incident and have information that could help in the investigation.
Original Story:
The Richmond Police Department reported on Tuesday night that a woman was hit by a vehicle while trying to cross the bypass at South Killarney near Cookout in Richmond.
Police reported that the incident occurred at around 8 p.m. on Tuesday and that the department's Collision Reconstruction Unit is working the scene for an "extended time."
According to police, eastbound lanes near South Killarney headed toward campus and Lancaster Avenue are closed.
Officials confirmed to LEX 18 that the coroner's office is on the scene.
Drivers should be cautious in the area while responders are on the scene.
This is a developing story and LEX 18 will have updates as they become available.
