Murphysboro woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Carbondale
FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — A 68-year-old Murphysboro woman died after she was struck by a vehicle in Carbondale on Tuesday evening.
Carbondale police responded to the intersection of South University Avenue and West Cherry Street around 5:48 p.m. Officers found the pedestrian, identified as Nancy A. Morrison-Burton, suffering from life-threatening injuries.
A bystander with medical training was performing lifesaving measures when officers arrived. Carbondale firefighters and Jackson County Ambulance personnel continued treatment before Morrison-Burton was taken to a hospital, where she later died.
Police said the driver and vehicle involved remained at the scene. Illinois State Police are assisting with the crash reconstruction.
The investigation remains active. Anyone with information is asked to call Carbondale police at 618-549-2121 or Crime Stoppers at 618-549-COPS.
