Apr 24, 2021

60-year-old Kan. woman dead in pedestrian accident

Posted Apr 24, 2021 9:00 AM

LAWRENCE—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident in Lawrence.

Just after 8:30p.m. Friday, police  responded to the 1400 block of W. 19th Street in response to reports that a pedestrian that had been struck while crossing the street, according to police spokesperson Patrick Compton.

Despite life saving measures by police, the victim, a 60-year-old Lawrence woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.

West 19th from Ousdahl Rd. to Naismith Drive remained closed as as officers investigate the incident.  Police have not released the name of the victim.