Central KY woman hit, killed by car. Police searching for driver
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- Frankfort police say a 52-year-old woman died after being struck by a car Monday night.
- The crash occurred around 7:36 p.m. on an access road off U.S. 127 in Franklin County.
- Authorities say the vehicle is believed to be a silver passenger car and seek tips.
Polie in Frankfort are looking for a driver they say hit and killed a 52-year-old woman with their car Monday night and fled the scene.
The collision happened around 7:35 p.m. on an access road off U.S. 127 in Franklin County. Coroner Will Harrod said Carey Covington, of Frankfort, was pronounced dead at 8:19 p.m. at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.
Covington’s injuries were consistent with being struck by a vehicle, Harrod said. An autopsy was performed Tuesday morning.
Police said the vehicle involved in the collision is believed to be a silver passenger car. No other information about the collision or suspected vehicle was provided.
Anyone in the area of the collision when it occurred, or anyone with information about the collision, is encouraged to call Frankfort police at 502-875-8582.
“Your assistance is crucial in helping us bring closure to the victim’s family,” police said in a Facebook post. “Even the smallest detail could be vital to this investigation.”
