Local News
Woman fatally struck after exiting her vehicle on Route 220
By 
Editor-in-Chief
Roanoke, Virginia – In the early hours of Sunday morning, a Roanoke woman died after being hit by a vehicle in Franklin County after an accident in which her automobile had overturned off the side of the road.
Lauren Virginia Davis, a 25-year-old Roanoke resident, was traveling on Route 220 north of Bonbrook Mill Road at 2:25 a.m. when she was struck by a vehicle, according to the Virginia State Police.
According to state police, Davis’ car slid off the side of the road, slammed into an embankment, and flipped over on its side.
According to authorities, Davis exited her vehicle and was hit by a Volkswagen going south on Route 220.
Davis was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Volkswagen was not hurt, and no charges are expected to be filed against him.
-
Local News2 weeks agoHillsville locals awaken to scenes of devastation following a powerful storm
-
Local News1 week agoIn May, Roanoke Valley Comicon will return
-
Local News2 weeks agoSalem Planning Commission votes yes for HopeTree rezoning
-
Local News2 weeks ago15 Vietnam veterans leave on Honor Flight
-
Local News2 weeks agoThe new CTE center’s formal opening is celebrated by Roanoke City Schools
-
Local News1 week agoVeterans are welcomed back to their homes after their Honor Flight bus excursion
-
Local News1 week agoAs parents fight to keep two primary schools open, emotions are rising
-
Local News5 days agoThe presence of the Lynchburg Police Department in downtown will grow
Leave a Reply