A pedestrian fatality has occurred in Jefferson Hills, where a woman was struck by a car last night. The incident, which happened around 7:30 p.m. near the local Shop N Go on State Route 837, resulted in the death of 26-year-old Jessica Schroeder, WPXI reported.
Following the collision, the road was closed for investigators to examine the scene, the impact of which led to Route 837's shutdown for several hours after the crash occurred. Schroeder was transported to a nearby hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries, as confirmed by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office, CBS News Pittsburgh detailed.
The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the driver's involvement post-collision, remain unclear. As of the latest updates, it has not been disclosed whether the driver remained at the scene or if any charges are forthcoming.
