Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle on Veterans Pkwy. in Columbus
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- 76-year-old Arrie Mae Roberts identified as pedestrian killed on Veterans Parkway Sunday night.
- Roberts stepped off curb near Veterans Parkway and 18th Street; no charges pending.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan has announced the identity of a woman struck and killed by a vehicle late Sunday night. 76-year-old Arrie Mae Roberts was pronounced dead on scene at 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. Roberts stepped off the curb and was struck by the vehicle near the intersection of Veterans Parkway and 18th Street. Her family has been notified. No charges are pending at this time. The investigation remains ongoing.
Columbus police officers responded to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian late Sunday night.
The crash occurred in the area of Veterans Parkway and 18th Street. Officers blocked the area from Talbotton Road to St. John’s Way.
The pedestrian was pronounced deceased, according to police. The pedestrian’s identity has not yet been released.
The Columbus Police Department’s Motor Squad is leading the investigation.
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