Woman dies after being hit

Published 10:20 pm Monday, July 10, 2017

A Carrollton woman died Saturday evening after being hit while crossing the road near her home.

Anne Marie Pruitt, 33, of the 1000 block of Whippingham Parkway, was hit by a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado at the intersection of Whippingham Parkway and Carrollton Boulevard, according to Virginia State Police Sgt. Michelle Anaya.

The accident happened about 10:22 p.m., Anaya wrote in an email. Pruitt was taken to Riverside Regional Hospital, where she died of her injuries.

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The Silverado stayed on scene, and no charges are expected against the driver, Anaya stated in the email. Anaya also said alcohol is considered a contributing factor.