Woman, 59, Fatally Struck by Car in Augusta

Woman, 59, Fatally Struck by Car in Augusta

AUGUSTA, GA – A 59-year-old woman succumbed to fatal wounds when she was hit by a car while crossing Peach Orchard Road and Louisa Road Wednesday. 

Richmond County Coroner’s Office said the woman, a Hephzibah resident, perished at the scene at 10:15 p.m., according to WRDW. 

Officials did not schedule an autopsy. 

Reader’s Note: While the woman’s name was mentioned by Richmond County Coroner’s Office and the initial source, our news team has adopted a no-name policy with respect to drivers or victims of motor vehicle accidents or personal injury-related incidents. As such, our news team has chosen not to mention her name in this news article. 

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