Auburn woman struck, killed by vehicle while working road traffic control, coroner says
An Auburn woman is deceased after being struck by vehicle Thursday evening while working road traffic control.
Auburn police say they responded to U.S. Highway 29 South at Distribution Drive on October 26, 2023 in reference to the traffic accident involving a pedestrian.
First responders located the victim suffering from injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Life saving measures were performed but were unsuccessful.
Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton told CNAW2News.com the victim, identified as 36-year-old Tara Renee Harris, was pronounced dead on scene. Harris was working road traffic control. Harris has been transported to ADFS Montgomery Medical Facility for a postmortem examination.
“The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities,” police said. The case remains under investigation by Auburn Police.
“We encourage anyone who may have witnessed the accident or who may possess information pertinent to the investigation to reach out to the Auburn Police Department’s tip line 334-246-1391 or using the Auburn Public Safety App submit-a-tip feature,” police added. “The Auburn Police Department remains unwavering in our commitment to upholding the safety and well-being of our residents and visitors. Auburn Police reminds all road users to exercise extreme caution, particularly in congested areas with heavy pedestrian traffic and areas undergoing construction.”
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