FLORENCE, Ky. — A woman was killed in a crash in Florence, Ky. on Friday night, according to a release from the Florence Police Department.
At 7:56 p.m., officers responded to the scene on Turfway Road west of Drexel Avenue.
Police said a driver of a Chevrolet Cruze hit a pedestrian in the right, westbound lane as the pedestrian was crossing the street. Police said the driver of the vehicle stopped after the crash and remained on scene as police arrived.
Florence EMS transported the pedestrian to St. Elizabeth Florence where was pronounced deceased from her injuries. She has been identified as Edith Obeng, 53.
The driver of the Chevy Cruze was not injured in the crash and has cooperated with the investigation. Florence PD said it does not anticipate criminal charges against the driver.
